René Romero Schuler

René Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all beings. Feminine figures are a constant in Schuler's art, which are equal parts self-portraiture and depictions of the range of emotions she has experienced. Her challenging early life imbues her work with an appreciation for the universal yet essentially intimate struggles and triumphs of living. In her quest for a feeling of...See more

René Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all beings. Feminine figures are a constant in Schuler's art, which are equal parts self-portraiture and depictions of the range of emotions she has experienced. Her challenging early life imbues her work with an appreciation for the universal yet essentially intimate struggles and triumphs of living. In her quest for a feeling of connection, Schuler speaks to global, feminist and societal issues that impact us all. Schuler's paintings and sculptures are purposely semi-abstract and textured, rendering them open to interpretation by the viewer. Their power lies in the layers of applied materials scraped, carved, and incised by hand and the elusive quality of the figures - holistically beautiful but symbolic of the scars and flaws that shape individuals. Currently represented by galleries across the U.S. and Europe, Schuler has had exhibitions throughout the U.S. and in France, Italy, Singapore, and Lebanon. Her work is included in the permanent collections of The Union League Club of Chicago, Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) in Chicago, Grand Valley State University in Michigan, Coral Springs Museum of Art, and St. Thomas University Museum of Art - Sardiñas Gallery in Miami. See less