'For several years now, I have enjoyed sharing and discussing various in-progress artworks via texts and emails with Alejandro Diaz, often including our friend in common, Henry Estrada. Although I’ve known Alejandro for a long time, we made a special connection over his new painting series. Thankfully, he recognized and appreciated hearing about wherever my concentration landed in reaction to viewing each new painting that he sent. It is quite an honor that he welcomes my impromptu insights and my unique turns of phrases - as if they held some magic. We value being able to communicate while still in the process of art making. It is a rare exchange and an opportunity to be as open with Alejandro as a viewer of his art, as he is being open with me as a painter.
It should go without saying that these paintings resonate with my personal affection for artworks and artists. Through looking at his paintings, Alejandro has helped me to appreciate the very act of painting and the eloquent relativity that paintings can possess. It feels very good to be reminded that new art can still be of great consequence. " — Jimmy LeFlore
