large scale, I was able to focus on the
painting as if it were an abstraction.
My generation grew up being very
influenced by the pop culture of the '80s.
I love the ability of a character to become
a universal social reference. More than
the character in question I am interested
in the communication process. As a
face we can attribute universal values.
When we see an image of James Dean
we associate it with the rebellion of
the individual against the system.
With a portrait of Gandhi or Che, we
automatically think of revolution.
What I find most compelling about
your portrait work is how every
painting seems to tell a story. How
do you approach your portrait work?
What's your process like?
I am mainly interested in people and
their behavior. e face is a window to
penetrate their concerns, their fears,
their desires. I am fascinated by the
I am fascinated
by the ability of a
face to convey so
much complexity
simply with a small
gestural change.
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