UP TO THE SKY!
Characterized by vibrant spray-painted figures and letter abstractions, graffiti and street art materialize not only through forms and imagery but also intervened by the reflections from the vantage point of the artist.
ANGELS
In the past few years, Paolo Torres has often caught himself contemplative in remembering the passing of loved ones, from relatives and friends to celebrities and idols, even complete strangers in the news—and it is in this abstract state of self-reflection wherein he has felt drawn to create, reconcile the metaphysical vis-a-vis the loss of life, and pray for some sense of catharsis.
Q
As we continue to live, we are constantly reminded of how we, as humans, and the things we do are merely absurd. At a particular time, we live, cope, and never question. We cycle through our day-to-day lives mindlessly. A seemingly unbreakable cycle, a monotonous routine. As such is the truth to humanity and living in the natural world.
