Friday, September 5th - Friday, September 12th, 2025

Westbrook Modern

3NW of 7th on Dolores St

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Opening Reception: Friday, September 5th, 2025, 4pm-7pm

Monterey-based artist, René Romero Schuler, unveils Sojourner, a powerful new piece that marks an evolution in her work.

Renowned for her textured oil paintings of abstract, faceless female figures, Schuler continues to explore themes of transformation, resilience, and the human journey. Sojourner stands as a poignant symbol of forward movement while honoring the past. In this piece, a woman appears grounded at the edge of a forest path, set within a more tangible, recognizable landscape, signaling a bold shift in Schuler’s visual language. Rooted in a deep reverence for unity, identity, and the complexities of the human experience, René’s work eloquently portrays the strength found in overcoming adversity.

We invite you to celebrate this striking new chapter in her artistic journey.