La Paz - an abstract series by Suzette Alvarez
The La Paz Series was born from wandering—strolling or pedaling my bike through the sunlit streets of central La Paz, pausing for coffee in hidden cafés, and catching unexpected bursts of colour around every corner.
These works carry the palette of the city: vivid turquoise facades, sun-warmed terracotta walls, painted doors, bright bicycles resting in the shade, and the wild orange blooms that spill over fences. They are an echo of afternoons when the light was low and gold, shadows stretched long, and the city seemed to hum in colour.
This piece was painted on double-primed cotton canvas using layered acrylics—building texture and tone the same way memory layers itself over time. Each hue carries a place, a moment, or a small joy from life here
About the Prints
The featured prints below are intentional excerpts from one larger original canvas. Each snippet was carefully framed and photographed to capture a distinct mood, moment, or colour story—while still belonging to the whole. Think of them as quiet windows into the larger memory of the place that inspired them.
A few subtle ripples in the fabric may appear—this is part of the raw, unstretched state of the original piece and reflects the material honesty of the work as it lived in the studio.
Note: The original La Paz Series canvas (36” x 65”) is part of my personal collection and is not available for sale. This large-format work represents an intimate study of place, memory, and elemental texture—offering a visual record of my ongoing relationship with the land and sea.
Open and limited-edition prints from this series will be available soon. To be notified when prints are released—or to inquire about a specific excerpt—please contact us or join the studio list.
About the Original
The full La Paz canvas is shown here. It remains unstretched, photographed in its natural state, and is part of the artist’s personal collection. Size: 36” x 65” | Acrylic on double - primed cotton canvas | Unstretched
Behind the Canvas
Here are a few candid glimpses from my studio—snapshots of the La Paz Series coming to life. These images capture the work mid-process: paint layered in washes, colours shifting under the light, and the making that shapes each finished piece.
Photographic Inspiration
Alongside the prints, you’ll find a selection of real-life photographs taken during my stays La Paz. They are the visual seeds from which this work grew—a glimpse into the moments, streets, and light that shaped the palette.
