Artist Statement
I make art by extracting representational and abstract ideas.
For me, representational art is observing how the world is shaped by light and shadows, always re-identifying our world.
My abstract art allows me the freedom to express emotions in vibrant colors and shapes, some identifiable and some are explosions, moments of reflection or declarations of unbridled happiness, awakening the mind and spirit.
Charcoal, oil/acrylics paints, watercolors or pastels are all vehicles I use to identify and pull together these shapes to form the visual language of our world, the fibers that makes us who we are.
Artist Profile
Luis Arevalo is a Chicago based artist who is self-taught in traditional atelier methodology including studies under Marion Kryczka (SAIC), James F. Hajicek (P&C) and Jose Andreu (SAIC).
2019 and 2020, Luis was invited to participate in the Ballet Chicago Spring Gala event to which he has donated several paintings and looks forward to continuing this worthy collaboration.
2016 and 2017, Luis was invited to participate in the St Alphonse Annual Art and Soul fundraiser to which he has donated several paintings and looks forward to continuing this worthy collaboration.
2015 "KahRy" pastel painting was a joint effort between Scottish artist Eddie Bryce and Luis, requiring a portrait of the sitter facing herself, a good vs. evil concept, resulting in a successful collaboration of two artist living across the world from each other.
Luis’ portraiture art have led him to commissions here and in the UK. In addition he continues to add more paintings and drawing, both representational and abstract, covering two genres that continue to align and evolve his artistic vision.
