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Oscar Murillo — tape, oilstick, dirt on canvas
Oscar Murillo

tape, oilstick, dirt on canvas

Oscar Murillo's raw and visceral work embodies his ongoing exploration of labor, migration, and collective identity, incorporating humble materials like tape, oilstick, and dirt directly into the canvas. The accumulation of these everyday substances creates a textured, almost archaeological surface that speaks to the residue of human activity and lived experience. Murillo's process-driven approach blurs the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and social commentary.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 16, 2014

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Oscar Murillo, tape, oilstick, dirt on canvas

Oscar Murillo's raw and visceral work embodies his ongoing exploration of labor, migration, and collective identity, incorporating humble materials like tape, oilstick, and dirt directly into the canvas. The accumulation of these everyday substances creates a textured, almost archaeological surface that speaks to the residue of human activity and lived experience. Murillo's process-driven approach blurs the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and social commentary.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mixed Media, Experimental, Canvas, Textural, Gestural, Oil Stick, British, Earth Tones, Abstract, Contemporary

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