Gustavo Ramos Painter Brazil 1993

Gustavo Ramos (b.1993 Brazil )
I am a 27-year-old Brazilian-born artist who paints portraits that tell psychological narratives unique to our time. My paintings are influenced by my non-verbal struggles as an immigrant, which pushed me to make careful observations of people’s bodily expressions while trying to understand them. Those formative years now aid me in my practice as a way to represent experiences in oil paint and depict individuals as agents in their own stories. I currently reside in Phoenix with my wife and son.
I am interested in creating paintings that go beyond the visual experience. Each of my works uses certain storytelling devices that invite the viewer to look a little closer and connect with the subject not only visually, but psychologically. My themes tend to be more akin to the unique human experience of the 21st Century, but the trick is to do this with subtlety so that the paintings don't begin to feel dated. I want them to have a timeless quality.
I have been inspired, elevated, and changed by meaningful works of art. If I can create paintings that people can connect with on a deeper level, that to me would be worth more than any accolade.
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