Born and raised in Bogota (Colombia). He remembers himself as a little child spending

time drawing pictures, playing with different materials and shapes, and feeling mesmerized

by the vibrant colors around him. When he grew up, he went on to study graphic design,

photography, and illustration and later became an illustrator for children’s books.

The turning point in his artistic journey came about in the year 2000 when he moved to

Barcelona and started experimenting with sculpture and the paper mâché technique.

Some of his early work includes medieval and Baroque balloon dolls, string puppets, and

elves, which he exhibited at a gallery in the Gothic Quarter (Barcelona).

 

In “Bestiario” (Amsterdam, 2011), the fusion of different creatures, a concept synonymous

with his work, came to light. Set in a forest on the outskirts of Amsterdam, this exhibition

sought to bring out the colorful harmony in which the animals lived together. Symbolically,

these creatures represent the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds that create a whole

new beautiful experience when they merge.

 

One can clearly observe his fascination for detailed bright and colorful patterns, inspired by

his South American roots; his influences from mythical emblems such as African totems

and Mexican alebrijes; as well as his inspiration from Yayoi Kusama and her Polka dots, a

representation of infinity.

 

His paintings and sculptures are generally minimalistic in nature. He makes use of mixed

media to build his sculptures, and acrylic for painting.

He currently spends most of his time in Portland (Oregon) and in Berlin.

Come join him in an imaginary universe where the visible and invisible come together in an

infinite human world.