.Artistic Exploration.

I am a visual artist profoundly influenced by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which finds beauty in impermanence, imperfections, and the natural process of decay. My work embraces a minimalist palette, bringing depth and an introspective quality to each creation. Every canvas is infused with organic textures, achieved by blending sawdust and other natural elements that create raw, grounded layers, evoking the mark of time on matter.

I integrate gold and rust elements within the same piece, allowing these contrasting materials to interact and embody the duality between refinement and corrosion. This combination evokes an aesthetic of transformation, where age and decay coexist harmoniously with subtle glimmers of light.

My work is expressed in layers that, like in Wabi-Sabi philosophy, reflect the passage of time and the beauty that arises through processes of wear and renewal. Each texture and material layer transforms over time, leaving traces that tell stories of change. By exploring corrosion, erosion, and the beauty of aging, I invite viewers to contemplate the transient yet resilient nature of existence, finding in this dialogue between degradation and creation a glimpse into the essence of the ephemeral.

Through my work, I seek to capture the serene elegance of aged materials, challenging traditional notions of beauty by presenting decay as a transformative, almost poetic process. This art is not only a visual experience but a meditative reflection on the fleeting nature of life itself.

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My Collages...

Art collage is a mode of expression that I particularly enjoy, as it allows me to create works that are rich in meaning and emotion. This artistic technique enables me to explore the aesthetic and symbolic potential of papers, vintage notarial documents, and old book pages. My aim is to invite viewers to reflect on the passage of time and how it can mark our lives.

Vintage notarial documents and old book pages have a history that goes back to a distant era. By using them in a contemporary and minimalist artwork, I want to emphasize that time passes quickly and things are constantly evolving. Therefore, my art collages are a visual representation of this reflection on the passing of time.

In creating these works, I aim to create a metaphor with life in general. Like the papers and documents used, life is made up of multiple experiences that leave a mark on our journey. The colors, textures, and shapes of the different elements used in the collage represent these experiences that juxtapose to form a coherent whole.

Through my work, I invite the viewer to reflect on how they live their life and how they can integrate all their experiences into something beautiful and meaningful. My art collage also serves as a reminder that time passes quickly, and it is important to cherish every moment because each moment is precious and unique.

My objective is to create works that are rich in meaning and emotion, to touch all those who look at them with attention and sensitivity. My art collages are a means for me to express my vision of the world and to provoke viewers to reflect on their own life and their relationship with the passing of time.

Sergio Aranda