A journey through memory, color, and creative freedom of the Quito master in an exclusive interview signed by Sébastien Mélières.

Sébastien Mélières explores how Betancourt has transformed color, materiality, and mestizaje into a universal language throughout more than four decades of creation.

The article highlights the concept of Ad libitum (“at will” or “with freedom”) as a synthesis of his pictorial universe. The exhibition, presented at La Esquina in Cumbayá, brings together foundational series such as Estudios en Azul, Estampas de Cumbayá, Variaciones del Barroco, and a large Cartografía del Autor.

“If I had to define my painting, I would say it is a painting of memory, color, and metamorphosis.” — Miguel Betancourt for Revista Vistazo.

The publication emphasizes Betancourt’s technical mastery in giving a second life to supports with history — such as jute, hemp, or recycled wooden boards — achieving a constant dialogue between expressionism, cubism, Spanish iconography (including his reinterpretations of Velázquez), and the Andean worldview.