Ramiro Silva-Cortés
Born in Chile; based in Chicago
Originally from Chile, born and raised in the town of Los Andes, in the central Valley of the Aconcagua. Moved to Santiago to attend college at the University of Arts, Science, and Communications and worked as an art director and designer in the advertising industry. Currently based in Chicago, IL (USA) since December 2013.
The work is the observation from afar, from self-isolation, as a witness of a society happening and evolving in the distance; about being a foreigner and the relation between depression, social anxiety and human interactions; it’s about relief and discomfort, all of it disguised in a very good love costume.
The use of geometrical shapes and a dreamy color palette aim to dehumanize the subject matter and enhance the fantasy of a perfect society. A metaphor to an unattainable beautiful dystopia.
Gathering on Rose
2019, acrylic, aerosol, pastel, and graphite on canvas, 40 x 40 in., NFS
Gathering on Light Turquoise
2019, acrylic, aerosol, pastel, and graphite on canvas, 54 x 54 in., NFS
Facing a Crowd on Light Magenta
2019, acrylic and graphite on panel, 12 x 16 in.
Detail of a Crowd on Ultramarine Blue I
2019, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 in., NFS
Detail of a Crowd on Teal I
2019, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 in., NFS
Los Valientes Florecerán
2020, acrylic and pastel on canvas, 46 x 46 in., NFS
Juntes Sin Miedo I
2020, acrylic and pastel on canvas, 30 x 30 in., NFS
Juntes Sin Miedo II
2020, acrylic and pastel on canvas, 30 x 30 in., NFS
Valientes Composición 1
2021, 4 color riso print and pencil on paper, 11.4 x 15.9 in., NFS
Detalle Valientes Composición 1
2020, 4 color riso print and pencil on paper, 11.4 x 15.9 in., NFS