Oscar Murillo

Óscar Murillo, born in La Paila, Colombia in 1986, is a prominent artist in the contemporary art world. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, Murillo is particularly known for his abstract paintings, installations, and performances. In his art, he explores themes such as personal and social identity, immigration, and cultural connections. Murillo's works offer a profound commentary on the social and cultural fabric of Latin America. Murillo's art employs innovative materials alongside traditional techniques. In his works, he often combines abstract forms, drawings, and traces of everyday life. In the early 2010s, he garnered significant attention with his adhesive wall paintings and installations. In these works, he conveys powerful messages about social and cultural inequalities. The artist's works have been exhibited in the world's most prestigious museums and galleries. In 2019, Murillo's works attracted great interest at his solo exhibition "Oscar Murillo: Violent Amnesia" in London. The artist has won various awards worldwide and his works have been acquired by important art collections.