Oscar Murillo
La Paila, Colombia
Art Medium
Installation Art
Mixed Media
Painting
Art Style
Contemporary
Found Objects
Interactive
About the Artist
Born in La Paila, Colombia in 1986, Oscar Murillo is a prominent contemporary artist celebrated for his inventive and wide-ranging practice. His oeuvre encompasses expansive paintings, often featuring fragments of text and found materials, alongside powerful sculptures, immersive installations, and spontaneous live performances. Murillo's art is deeply engaged with socio-political issues, exploring themes of globalization, collective memory, capitalism, and cultural identity. His distinctive aesthetic, marked by a raw, process-oriented approach, reflects on the complexities of a globalized world and the enduring human condition amidst socio-economic shifts.