Pablo Arenas Restrepo

Jméno
PoL Manterani (Pablo Arenas Restrepo)

Země
France/Colombia

Absolvovaný ateliér
Ateliér volného umění II - program v anglickém jazyce Visual Arts 

Diplomová práce
Talismans for Regeneration
Due the profound ecosystemic crisis that societies are confronting in the transition towards the meta-logics and the noosphere, my research turns around the necessity of other ways to perceive, define and inter-act with Reality. My bet is that we can bridge "distant" dimensions (from micro to macro) to reach a certain common ground of fluidity, easiness, unity, and update the symbolic imagery and archetypical iconography of the world we compose. Contemporary art is a juxtaposition of sensibilities, just as magic can be the weaving of layers knowledge. For my diploma work I created a sacred object with 7 Talismans calling for Regeneration: each painting was developed from multilevel correspondences and points of conjunction that "pray" for Unity, Reconciliation, Gratitude,  Devotion,  Active Intelligence, Passionate Affection, and Amusement as traits that can help us survive the chaotic dance... 

Co mi škola dala?
Praha is simply fantastic, full of movement and revelations. Umprum is a great establishment where a lot of explorations in-between the ateliers and workshops can be done to expand your creative practices. Czech culture is the perfect mix between freedom and structure, which allows a lot of spaciousness to grow technically. 

Co chci v budoucnu dělat?
My artist life is just beginning: a lot of movement ahead. Discoveries, weaving, exchange, connections, joy, creation, exhibitions, more research.... life will tell, but im up it.