About

ABOUT ME

FEDERICO GUERRERO ORTIZ was born in Cali, Colombia, in 1977. From a young age, he began to travel extensively, taking up residence in various countries, which shaped his vision of life, thus art and creations.

This nomadic spirit became a primary source of inspiration for him, which is reflected in the wide-ranging styles of his pieces.

Guerrero moved to Zürich, Switzerland, in 2004, which by no means quenched his artistic wanderlust. He continues to travel and create striking collections of unconventional abstracts and figuratives from diverse perspectives. Contrasting colours and spontaneity are his creative signature.

ABOUT MY WORK

My work is characterized by its versatility and duality. These two attributes stem from my life experience and my vision of the world. As a human being and artist, I have held two distinct but complementary perspectives of my circumstances and the space that I exist in. These views have evolved organically. For this reason, in my artistic career, I have found cohesion in depicting contrary yet balanced emotions, whether in abstract expressionism, cartoons, or pop portraits. Each of these three lines of work expresses an aspect of my creative being that is in accordance with the other two.

My abstract work is the pictorial voice of the external chaos that has been
shaped within me. Even though this voice manifests with rawness, and on
occasion with violence, it finds its balance in beauty. Each composition faces contrasting aspects of the vast spectrum of human existence: the psychic experience that proceeds from the incorporation of art (especially pop art, avant-garde artists) through the senses, the abrupt and sweet truths that hide behind the veil of interpersonal relationships, the suffocating yet harmonious emotions of the natural world and the cosmos, the ethereal comfort and rough uneasiness of spirituality as an individual phenomenon, the vibrant explosion of feelings as a form of energy that wounds before it can heal.

My paintings are characterized by their complete spontaneity, devoid of any preconceived plan. The creative process unfolds organically as I immerse myself in the act of painting, and a decisive moment arises when I intuitively discern the completion of the artwork. Over time, I have come to recognize certain resemblances among my works, whether in terms of style or color palette, leading to the unintentional formation of thematic collections that intertwine pieces from different periods. This unforeseen convergence of artworks has presented an intriguing revelation in my artistic journey.

– Federico Guerrero Ortiz