My name is Luis Pedro Picasso. I have been a graphic designer, illustrator since my childhood, and painter.
Before commencing my studies, at the tender age of 8, I began my journey into the art world, creating illustrations with graphite pencil.
After completing high school, I pursued my studies in graphic design at Instituto Bios in Montevideo, Uruguay, and I graduated at the age of 23.
My enthusiasm for art and drawing has driven me to continuously refine my skills across various techniques.
In April 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, I began taking painting classes. This opportunity allowed me to cultivate a unique style free from any external theoretical influences.
I started drawing on the knowledge I had amassed over the years, crafting my own unique style and approach to painting.
Life serves as our greatest teacher and mentor; our experiences form the foundation of our skills, while those around us and our cherished ones are our primary sources of inspiration.
Artist Statement:
I began illustrating at a very young age. At just 8 years old, I was living in the countryside with my family and two sisters, and my main source of joy was drawing, which ultimately blossomed into my passion. I became captivated by people’s faces, often replicating or envisioning them. This fascination pushed me to refine my skills to the point of creating faces that embodied distinct personalities. As a teenager, I developed a keen interest in graphic design, prompting me to pursue a career that blended my innate abilities with newfound knowledge. I believe my paintings intertwine elements of pop art and graphic design, often leaving viewers questioning whether they are seeing real or digital artwork.
I would characterize my style as pop dissection—a fusion of vibrant colors and skeletal shadows. I have a deep passion for skeletons and their intricate structures, fascinated by how the shape of a living being is influenced by them.
My foremost aspiration as an artist is for those who encounter my work to feel a fraction of the energy I infused into its creation, be it anger, joy, sadness, or any other emotion that my art elicits. I believe that the designation of 'artist' is granted by others, as it is they who ultimately determine whether or not you deserve that title.
The greatest challenges I encounter are avoiding repetition; I strive to make my work as original and personal as possible. While it’s inevitable to be influenced by the art world, I work hard to ensure that it doesn't shape me, but rather that I shape my own artistic identity.
I want to create based on what I was created and give life to my works from the depths of my being.
Exhibitions:
The Holy Art Gallery: "Art On LOOP" New York - 22nd of March 2024 (72 Warren Street,New York).
Boomer Gallery: "What is ART" London - 13 of September 2023 (150 Tooley Street, Tower London Bridge).