Prussian Blue Movement #2. From The Prussian Blue Series, 2022

Almo  

From The Prussian Blue Series 

Acrylic paint on 450 g paper 

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Almo wonders about his identity, the countries he has lived in, his daily routine and how he creates himself. An outsider who has made the world his home, skin, and citizenship, and through his artwork, he safeguards it in an attempt to explore the mysteries that pass through. Whether they are symbols, dreams or marks of the life of each of us. The artist´s work often features heads, floating bodies, trees, dollar signs, cars, laurel branches, and symbolic elements that denounce the cruelties of our borders. Almo executes his drawings intuitively in these acrylic paintings, aiming for a state of ´semi-trance´ as he himself defines his process. Almo, Jorge Alberto Morillo Doria, was born in Honduras, spent his childhood in the Phillippines, moved to Italy for his Univesity studies, and now resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This artwork presents a mesmerizing fusion of geometric precision and fluid artistry, featuring predominantly blue concentric lines that form an intricate looping pattern. The twin spirals at the top are connected by a vertical sequence of parallel lines, creating a striking resemblance to a stylized U-shape. The piece captivates with its symmetrical design, drawing the viewer's eye along the continuous, serpentine path. The varying shades of blue, augmented by hints of white and subtle brushwork, add a dynamic sense of depth and movement. The artwork’s simplicity belies its complexity, engaging the viewer with its balance of form and color. This piece exemplifies a modern aesthetic, merging minimalism with bold graphic elements, and invites contemplation on the interplay between rigidity and fluidity.