This abstract painting features a vibrant and dynamic composition of bold, expressive brushstrokes in a variety of warm, earthy tones. The canvas is dominated by lush, overlapping layers of yellow, orange, and green hues that create a sense of depth and movement. The artist employs a spontaneous, gestural technique that conveys a sense of energy and vitality. While there are no clearly recognizable forms or symbols, the overall impression is one of a lush, verdant landscape bathed in sunlight. The artist's intention appears to be capturing the essence and sensations of nature through an abstract, emotive approach. ...
Pareidolia* is always the origin point for Santiago’s works. In his latest series, colour becomes the foundation for form, space, mood, light and atmosphere in each work. The image is orchestrated through colour in a way that makes it familiar but eary. The pictures that the canvas depicts are quickly digested but create an emotional tension between the viewer and the painting. The relationship is more of a flirtation which you aren’t sure is reciprocated, than an obscenity that removes the “game” from the equation.
Pareidolia, is a powerful tool for the creation of a painting, the purpose of this last series is for the viewer to have room to also use this tool themselves.
*Pareidolia. is the tendency for perception to impose a meaningful interpretation on a nebulous stimulus, usually visual, so that one sees an object, pattern, or meaning where there is none. ...
Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice.
The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
