Two works: i) Auxilio ii) El placer de mirar

Carlos Rodríguez Cárdenas presents two compelling oil on canvas works that explore themes of human connection and the act of observation. *Auxilio* (Help) conveys a sense of urgency and vulnerability through its intimate figuration, while *El placer de mirar* (The Pleasure of Looking) reflects on the voyeuristic nature of the gaze and the dynamic between observer and subject. Together, the paintings demonstrate Cárdenas' masterful handling of oil paint to evoke emotional tension and psychological depth.