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GRAPHIC DESIGN

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PAINTING

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PRINT MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

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SCULPTURE

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VISUAL NARRATIVE

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Nasiri Guzman

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My work represents the revival and manifestation of the moments we share with friends and family or in solitude within an interior space. While growing up in the Dominican Republic, I witnessed many people living in extreme poverty and experienced the loss of several family members and friends. This shaped my perspective on the world, making me realize how society often conditions us to think like machines rather than as living beings, prioritizing productivity over the time we have to spend with our loved ones.

In my paintings, I aim to depict family gatherings and everyday life activities. I focus on the overall event without going into an excessive amount of detail. This method allows for loose brushstrokes, making some areas feel like sketches. The use of chiaroscuro in my paintings evokes my experiences in my country during blackouts. At night, it was always dark, and the only light we had came from the moon or candles, creating a lovely obscurity among vibrant colors. Much of the work I created over the past year plays with obscuring colors, which helps to direct the viewer’s focus to the objects within the composition. The most important aspect of this technique is the control I achieve in desaturating colors and fading unnecessary elements into dark areas.

I aim to capture the essence of fleeting moments in my artwork, utilizing rich, evocative dark colors to bring life to intricate portraits and serene domestic scenes. Each work tells a story, inviting viewers to pause and immerse themselves in a world brimming with emotion and beauty. Every brushstroke reflects my understanding of the deep significance found in our interactions with the living world—whether it’s the soulful gaze of a beloved pet or the warmth shared with friends and family.

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