This contemporary artwork features an intricate pencil drawing depicting a serene, dreamlike scene. The predominant use of shades of gray and white creates a striking monochromatic composition, emphasizing the intricacy of the linework and the delicate, fragmented forms. The central figure, a female form surrounded by a dense forest of organic shapes and patterns, appears to be in a meditative state, conveying a sense of tranquility and contemplation. The artist's skillful use of the pencil medium, layering intricate lines and textures, results in a visually captivating and thought-provoking work that invites the viewer to engage with the piece's intricate symbolism and the artist's intended message. ...
In his drawings, Guillermo Martín Bermejo weaves together historical, literary, and personal threads to form a universe rich in intimacy and romance. His work reflects a world inhabited by figures from the past and by the creative minds that have shaped and inspired him throughout his life. Executed in pencil on pages from second-hand notebooks and paperback book covers, his drawings are deceptively simple in appearance, yet they are intricately layered with the artist’s own experiences, reflections, and memories, transforming ordinary materials into vessels of poetic storytelling. Some of Bermejo’s works take the form of stylized portraits, while others expand into elaborate compositions where historical and literary figures interact with the landscapes and customs of his native village in the mountains north of Madrid. By blending the imaginary with the real, he constructs visual narratives in which fiction, memory, and history converge, creating a personal mythology that feels both nostalgic and immediate. His work evokes a quiet drama in everyday life, transforming the past into an intimate, reflective space where art, memory, and imagination coexist, offering viewers a glimpse into a world at once charming, theatrical, and emotionally resonant. ...
Newchild was founded by Diego Castaño, Chandler Noah and Sarah Vanwelden in 2020 in Antwerp, Belgium. Newchild serves as a physical and digital platform for established and emerging artists whose practice is defined by conceptualism, narrative and an ambitious technical approach.
Newchild was created to cultivate cross-pollination and meaningful exchange, fostering a collaborative environment for artists to explore beyond their established modes of expression. It curates a regular programme of offbeat exhibitions, participates in art fairs globally and works in close collaboration with foundations and museums. ...
