CONTRASTING THEMES
Carlos Quevedo explains the thinking behind his characters
How do you come up with your surreal compositions and characters?
I use surrealism in whatever way I can to convey meaning, and I like to hide small details in my imagery, such as words and symbols scattered in a surreal way. My characters form part of a mystical world filled with spirituality; there is darkness but also a lot of light.
I like to tell stories from a single character ‘s perspective and I try to express their own attempt to reach divinity. I take inspiration from the symbols of different cultures, and Greek and Norse mythology are also very important to me.
Tell us about the darkness in your work.
I like the mystery, the mute tones, and those stories that show a contrast between light and dark, good and evil. I think there is a lot of depth and beauty in dark themes, and a great opportunity to express some deeper ideas.
How did you develop your artistic style?
I began by making images of mythical creatures and then incorporating textures and symbols relating to different religions and cultures. I use things I find meaningful, that relate to my thoughts and feelings, and my style grew out of that. My journey isn’t over though, there is always so much to explore and learn.