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P O R T F O L I Owww.armandomesias.com

STATEMENTArmando Mesias is a young Colombian artist currently living and working in di�erent locations throughout Europe. Mesias explores the portrait as a storytelling device; very di�erent from books, movies, or any sort of traditional narrative, because they don't follow a unique timeline. The integration of abstraction within boundaries of human features drives the audience into making sense of the 'gaps' that they don't understand, and create their own interpretations.

His work is marked by a juxtaposition of constrasting visual concepts such as color, form, control and caos, thus creating pieces that seem alive and full of history and accidents. His technique developes through a free and dynamic use of colour over detailed work. Barely noticeable etched underdrawing slowly separates from colour and becomes a fully fledged element of artistic method. First very realistic, and quite figurative, his style slowly evolves towards exploring more abstract components inside his images.

The artist constantly reminds the viewer that aesthetic research and technical exploration should be as important in any creative process, as personal reflection. He wants to revive an art that is inclusive for everyone, based less in explanation and philosophy, and more in impressions and emotions. Mesias’ artworks enable anyone to take part in an enjoyable perceptive journey, feel intrigued and invited to discover and propose their own ideas about the artist, the artwork and, more importantly, about them-selves. Every piece is a medium for a personal experience.

Mesias positions himself as an artist whose inspiration and creative process alike are influenced by modern art and the world of popular culture. He is interested not only in drawing inspiration from them, but also in taking an imminent part in its development. In order to do so he chooses to undertake di�erent types of creative work, from graphic commissions by music and film industries to complex art direction projects.

Acrylics & spraypaint on canvas / 200 x 160 cms

Acrylics & spraypaint on canvas / 200 x 160 cms

Oil & spraypaint on canvas / 90 x 150 cms

Oil & spraypaint on canvas / 90 x 150 cms

Oil & spraypaint on canvas / 90 x 150 cms

Acrylic and mixed media on paper / A3

Acrylic, oil and spraypaint on canvas / 180 x 110cms

Acrylic, spray paint and oil on canvas / 170 x 100 cms

Acrylic, spray paint and oil on canvas / 170 x 100 cms

Mixed Media on Figueras Paper / 38 x 46 cms

Acrylics, spray paint and markers on canvas / 80 x 80 cms

Acrylics, oil and spray paint on canvas / 38 x 46 cms

Acrylics and spray paint on canvas / 150 x 100 cms

Acrylics and spray paint on figueras paper / 40 x 30 cms

Pencil and coloured pencils on paper / A4