The Birth of Silence (2023) Painting by Luis Alexander Rodriguez Murcia

Luis Alexander Rodriguez Murcia is a contemporary artist from Colombia whose creative journey began in childhood. Spending many hours alone while his mother worked, he would create imaginary farms populated with small animals, a formative experience that ignited his enduring passion for art. This early solitude and playfulness remain central to his creative process, serving as a refuge whenever he feels lost.

Throughout various stages of his life, Rodriguez Murcia intermittently distanced himself from art, but it always reemerged as a vital force he could not resist. A pivotal moment came when he chose to make art his primary focus, a decision he considers one of the best he has ever made. Academically prepared and guided by the esteemed teacher Armando Villegas QEPD, who instilled confidence and support, he pursued his artistic dreams with renewed vigor.

Rodriguez Murcia employs professional-grade materials and engages in experimentation, developing a unique technique that blends abstract and representational styles. Drawing inspiration from his South American surroundings and the "Constructive Universalism" movement of Uruguayan artist Joaquín Torres García, his work provides a fresh perspective on both the natural and fantastical realms. Central to his art are animals, which symbolize our deep connection with them and highlight the abuses they endure in the food industry. His distinctive fusion of abstract and representational elements invites viewers to explore a richly textured, imaginative world where colors, transparencies, and figures merge harmoniously.

• Nationality: COLOMBIA
• Date of birth : 1978
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Colombian Artists