Mauricio

Mauricio’s graphic experience and inspiration from pop artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Chuck Close and many others led him to start a project that combines acrylic painting, wood crafting, and digital imagery into his works of art. He uses his technique to capture celebrities, animated characters, and iconic figures as well as abstract compositions. He can also create a special image of a loved one. His first exhibition was held in 2008 at Art Basel in Miami.

The process starts from digitally decomposing sketches or photographs into pixelated grids. He assigns a color and a code to each digital pixel, visually translates each color from digital to acrylic paints and transfers them to thousands of symmetrical wood pieces. Each piece is hand painted individually then neatly assembled in an elaborate woodworking process. The results are fascinating, when viewed up close, you see a modern display of colored objects but as you question its form, your eyes and mind develop the need for distance between you and the piece, making a distinct image appear.

Mauricio works in his Miami studio creating his artwork. He commissions his art for clients in the image, colors and size of their choice.