10 Questions with Marcelo Pedrozo
Marcelo Pedrozo, was born on April 23 of 1986, Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a child curious about art, he began his day in painting at the age of 12, where he discovered one of his passions. Lover of the abstract, he combines the color palette with emotions and moods of mind to create his art pieces. Based on the game of colors and textures, as well as using different elements such as spatulas, rolls, and even hands, he visualizes different states of mind to create his artwork.
Marcelo Pedrozo - Portrait
ARTIST STATEMENT
Marcelo Pedrozo visualises different states of mind to create his artwork, based on the game of colors and textures, as well as using different elements such as spatulas, rolls and even hands.
Supernova #5, Acrylic on Canvas, 91x76x3 cm, 2021 © Marcelo Pedrozo
INTERVIEW
First of all, introduce yourself to our readers. Who are you, and how did you start experimenting with images?
My name is Marcelo Pedrozo. I am originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and currently living in Mumbai, India. My first steps in the world of art were when I was a child, where I would sit in a corner of my house and draw for hours. At that time, I had a fascination with animals since I wanted to be a veterinarian. Then I started at an art school where my fascination was with Impressionism, where my greatest references were Monet, Manet, Cézanne. My captivation was the explosion of colors.
As you mention in your statement, you first approached art at the age of 12. How would you define yourself as an artist nowadays?
I started as a hobby, as drawing was and continues to be my creative therapy.
Over time, I connected deeper, and since today, it is my form of expression, where I do not believe in good or bad, where there is still that child in me that likes to sit in a corner.
I can define myself as an expressionist artist.
Supernova #6, Acrylic and Plaster on Canvas, 91x76x3 cm, 2021 © Marcelo Pedrozo
Can you tell us about the process of creating your work? What is your artistic routine when working?
My creative process varies depending on me. I made several series, and one of them was inspired by people I met on my travels; that's why I called it The Ordinary Portrait. I remembered those people because they had something that made them special, as well as others. My series called Supernova is based on the explosion of emotions, which my anxiety transformed into a creative tool for painting.
My routine when I'm working is essential, as are my playlist and my cup of coffee.
Your work is mostly abstract, and you use different colors, tools, and even your hands to paint. Why do you use this visual language? And how has it evolved over the years?
As abstract is my main visual, it is a language that cannot be explained with words but to look at. I love maximalism in colors, where balance is very important. For years I was exploring and experimenting on how I start a piece, but at that moment I saw it in a way that I felt it was completed. After a while, I saw it again, from another perspective; I wouldn't say that I corrected it, but that it was a time of transmutation.
Contorno, Acrylic and Plaster on Canvas, 91x76x3 cm, 2019 © Marcelo Pedrozo
El Luto, Acrylic on Canvas, 91x76x3 cm, 2018 © Marcelo Pedrozo
What about the colors you use? Do they have a specific meaning for you? And how do you choose them?
About the colors I use, I like vibrant colors, whites and blacks I use for details, for me the play of colors is my basis for creating, sunsets, the movement of the sea, among other things inspire me. My fascination with nature is my base of inspiration, and I transferred it into an abstract version.
What do you hope that the public takes away from your work? And what messages would you like to convey?
Honestly, as I mentioned before, I believe in perspective. That's why I like the public to have their own feeling - perspective, freedom of interpretation.
What are the main themes you would like to explore with your work?
The main themes I would like to explore with my work are self-expression, mental health, and diversity. Also, connecting with yourself is another important theme since life is a range of colors.
Supernova #3, Acrylic and Plaster on Canvas, 91x76x3 cm, 2021 © Marcelo Pedrozo
Is there anything else you would like to experiment with? Any new technique or medium you would like to incorporate into your practice?
I am still in the process of experimenting with plaster and incorporating elements such as fabrics, cardboard & resin. However, I would like to experiment with a project I have in mind that is based on the evolution of technology.
What do you think about the art community and market?
Although I consider myself an emerging artist, I am fascinated by the community and seeing so much passion for art and the market. Obviously, as there are tastes for everything, I would say that in art there is variety.
Finally, any projects you are looking forward to for next year?
Next year, I have a group exhibition in Milan and I am planning on doing a solo exhibition in Mumbai. That'a all I have for now, but more plans will come, simply going with the flow.
Artist’s Talk
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