Agustin Castillo
dal 2/9/2008 al 26/9/2008
Segnalato da
2/9/2008
Agustin Castillo
Artamo Gallery, Santa Barbara
Emotional Links. Always trying to develop the concepts that would help to canalize his emotions, ideas, and visual interpretations, his work is crafted using different types of materials and methods, and building layer upon layer of paint and textures.
ARTAMO GALLERY announces Emotional Links a solo exhibition with
California artist Agustin Castillo. Agustin Castillo "born in the City of
San Jose, California, and living most of his life in Mexico" is influenced
culturally by both countries.
With a Degree in Graphic Design in 1987 in Mexico, Agustin initiates his
process of professional development working as Freelance Designer for
different Advertising Agencies, working side by side in his art.
In 1997, he taught as professor in the area of design and art in different
universities and institutes of art in the City of Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.
1999, Agustin Castillo began to exhibit his work in different states of
Mexico and in the United States. Taking part in several experimenting art
workshops in Barcelona, Spain, Agustin Castillo finds no limitations in his
way of expression, exploring a mix of techniques that brings a unique visual
encounter.
Always trying to develop the concepts that would help to canalize his
emotions, ideas, and visual interpretations, his work is amazingly crafted
using different types of materials and methods, building layer upon layer of
paint and textures, Agustin Castillo achieves to create powerful and
colorful artwork. He says about his own work:
"The concept of development is essentially based on the interrelation
between color and texture inside the same space, just as the intention of
suggesting that different states of mind are brought together with the
spontaneity of the moment. This is how color takes on its own existence
inside the different compositions creating its own interest, as the texture
is based on the union of different materials creating an energy that invades
the spectator.
I believe in leaving each piece of art untitled because I consider that
titles could be limiting for the spectator where the intention is to create
an emotional link between the work, composition, color and the spectator in
a direct and natural form."
Opening reception: Thursday, September 4, 58 PM
Artamo Gallery
11 West Anapamu Street - Santa Barbara
Gallery hours: WednesdaySunday, 12:005:00 PM, First Thursday until 8:00 PM