{"id":15452,"date":"2025-02-22T00:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T00:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/?p=15452"},"modified":"2025-02-23T00:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T00:52:41","slug":"victo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/2025\/02\/22\/victo\/","title":{"rendered":"VICTO"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15452\" class=\"elementor elementor-15452\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e16b80f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e16b80f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244d273 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"244d273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Year of birth: 1990.<br \/>Where do you live: New York.<br \/>Your education: self-taught artist.<br \/>Describe your art in three words: Emotional. Minimalist. Contemplative.<br \/>Your discipline: Abstract oil painting with elements of realism, experiments with collage techniques, and breaking beyond the boundaries of the traditional canvas.<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victoartist.com\/\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/victoartist\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO-600x468.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h4><h4>Your works focus on revealing the beauty in the ordinary. How do you decide which moments or objects deserve to be immortalized in your art?<\/h4><p>I don\u2019t think of objects or moments as \u201cdeserving\u201d to be immortalized\u2014I believe beauty exists everywhere, and it\u2019s a matter of learning to see it. For me, it\u2019s about paying attention to overlooked details: the way light falls on a mundane object, the texture of a tree root, or the rhythm in something seemingly static. These moments speak to me, and I feel compelled to translate their essence into my art.<\/p><h4>In your work, the connection between perception and beauty is central. How do you hope your audience will engage with the act of perception when viewing your pieces?<\/h4><p>I hope my audience slows down. We\u2019re often rushing through life, missing the nuances around us. My art is an invitation to pause and really see\u2014to question what they perceive and reflect on their own way of experiencing the world. If they notice something they never would have otherwise, I\u2019ve succeeded.<\/p><h4>Could you elaborate on how David Hume&#8217;s philosophy on beauty shapes your creative process? How do you incorporate his ideas into your artistic practice?<\/h4><p>David Hume\u2019s idea that beauty is a product of human consciousness resonates deeply with me. It reminds me that beauty isn\u2019t an inherent property of an object; it\u2019s in the way we perceive and experience it. In my practice, I focus on creating works that challenge the viewer to reframe their understanding of beauty\u2014whether it\u2019s through a minimalist composition or the subtle complexity of textures. It\u2019s a way of encouraging mindfulness and a deeper connection to their own perception.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Dynamic-Cat-Artwork_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/> VICTO | Dynamic Cat Artwork | 2024<\/p><h4>Minimalism plays a significant role in your art. How do you approach the challenge of conveying complex ideas through such a pared-down aesthetic?<\/h4><p>Minimalism allows me to strip away distractions and get to the core of an idea or emotion. The challenge is in ensuring that the simplicity doesn\u2019t feel empty but instead resonates with depth. I achieve this by focusing on the tactile and sensory qualities of my materials, letting the smallest details carry meaning. It\u2019s a dialogue between what\u2019s visible and what\u2019s felt.<\/p><h4>Your travel experiences seem to deeply influence your work. How has living in different places, especially London and New York, shaped your artistic perspective?<\/h4><p>Traveling has taught me to see the world through multiple lenses. London gave me an appreciation for the coexistence of history and modernity, while New York amplified my understanding of energy and resilience. Each place leaves an imprint\u2014not just on my art but on how I approach life. These shifts in perspective have made my work more dynamic and layered, reflecting a broader understanding of the human experience.<\/p><h4>The simplicity of your works might seem straightforward at first glance, but they hold profound depth. How do you ensure that the viewer experiences this complexity?<\/h4><p>It\u2019s all in the layers\u2014both physical and conceptual. While the compositions may seem simple, I embed textures, colors, and forms that invite closer inspection. I think of my art as a conversation: at first glance, it may seem quiet, but as you spend time with it, you start to hear its whispers. This depth often comes from my own process of emotional and philosophical exploration while creating.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VICTO_Fluffy-Comfort-in-Soft-Light_2024_Oil-on-linen-canvas_60x60-cm-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/> VICTO | Fluffy Comfort in Soft Light | 2024<\/p><h4>Your recent involvement in Miami Art Week and the Woman; Balancing Our World project at the MoRA Museum indicates a growing recognition of your work. How do you see your role within the art world evolving in the coming years?<\/h4><p>These opportunities have been incredible milestones, but they\u2019ve also reaffirmed my commitment to using art as a medium for connection and dialogue. In the coming years, I hope to continue pushing boundaries\u2014experimenting with new techniques and ideas\u2014while also fostering a sense of community through my gallery. I want to be both an artist and a facilitator, helping others find their voice and audience.<\/p><h4>With the opening of your own art gallery, what do you hope to offer the art community and viewers who visit your space?<\/h4><p>My gallery, Artseeker, is a space for discovery and connection. I want it to be a home for underrepresented voices, especially women artists, and a platform for fresh perspectives. 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