ABOUT MY WORK
As an artist deeply rooted in both digital and traditional media, my journey encompasses a versatile spectrum of creative expressions. My primary mediums include oil and acrylic paintings, reflecting my proficiency in traditional artistic practices. Alongside these, I delve into the digital realm, exploring the vast potential of modern artistic tools. Moreover, my passion for ceramics allows me to sculpt tangible pieces that embody a unique blend of minimalist and organic aesthetics.
My work is largely influenced by the rich cultural and architectural heritage of my upbringing in Mexico City, a hub for renowned architects and artists. This background infuses my creations with a profound appreciation for architectural elegance and artistic expression.
In my paintings and sculptures, you will find a harmonious balance between minimalism and brutalism – two styles that profoundly inspire my approach. The minimalist philosophy aids in distilling my art to its purest forms, capturing the essence of subjects with simplicity and clarity. Brutalism, with its raw and unadorned honesty, guides my use of materials and forms, lending a grounded, tangible quality to my work.
Abstract art holds a special place in my practice, allowing me to explore beyond the boundaries of conventional representation. Through abstraction, I delve into the human condition, aiming to encapsulate the myriad facets of human emotions and relationships.
MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION
My motivation springs from a desire to understand and portray the intrinsic connections between people and their environments. I draw inspiration from a lineage of distinguished architects like Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Luis Barragan, and Juan O’Gorman, each known for their unique contributions to architectural art. Their work guides me in blending structural integrity with aesthetic beauty.
In the realm of fine arts, figures like Francisco Toledo, Tapies, and Barnett Newman resonate with my creative spirit. Their mastery in manipulating form, texture, and color to convey deeper meanings continually inspires me to push the boundaries of my own artistic expression.
At the core, my art is a dialogue – a conversation between the viewer and the work, between the past and the present, and between simplicity and complexity. It is an ongoing exploration of the spaces we inhabit and the emotions that intertwine with our existence.
STATEMENT
My artistic journey converges at the intersection of the abstract and the figurative, bridging an essential gap between the seen and the felt. I create using a versatile palette of mediums including painting and digital art, while also venturing into the tangible, earthy world of ceramics. My art becomes a multilingual conversation about people, places, and objects, encapsulating not only their physical essence but also the subjective lens of my own emotional response.
Color and form serve as my fundamental tools, shaping the dialogue of my work and molding the emotional ambiance of each piece. I harness these elements to explore my internal landscape, each artwork becoming a mirror of my personal feelings, a reflection of self presented for shared experience.
Over the years, I have found inspiration and guidance in the principles of Japanese aesthetics, namely Wabi-sabi, Shibui, and Geidō. These concepts, which I've honed through practices such as Japanese Calligraphy, Bonsai, and Iaido, shape my artistic process, infusing each creation with an essence of tranquility and refined simplicity.
The lineage of my work traces back to the influences of the Abstract Expressionism, Matterism, and Color Field movements. The echoes of artists like Antoni Tàpies, Barnett Newman, Jean Fautrier, Paul Klee, and Mark Rothko ripple through my pieces, adding depth to my distinct voice.
My art is also an homage to the architectural aesthetics that have left their mark on me. From the innovative Modernist structures of the 1950s and 1960s in Mexico City by Luis Barragán and Juan O’Gorman, to the timeless allure of colonial and contemporary architecture in Mexico City and Oaxaca, their influence permeates my work. In the same breath, I draw from the minimalist yet profound designs of Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
My art is a journey of exploration and introspection. It is a dialogue between abstract emotion and tangible reality, an amalgamation of influences that shape and refine my unique artistic language. Each piece is not merely a reflection of the world, but an intimate revelation of how I perceive and feel it.