High Artist Spotlight: Mauricio Suarez Giraldo

Mauricio Suarez Giraldo is an artist from Pereira, Risaralda. He graduated from the Bachelor of Visual Arts, Technological University of Pereira, and he has participated in different national and international art exhibitions as well as received awards and recognitions. He currently lives and works in Pereira.
We recently caught up with Mauricio after High Art 2022 to learn more about his most recent inspirations:
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Where do you find your creative inspiration?
All imaginaries are from my mind and what I see
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Why do you do what you do?
Because I love it
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What art/artist do you most identify with?
All Art History
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What themes do you pursue the most?
About the Surreal
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What role does an artist have in society?
make visible what is invisible
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What is your artistic outlook on life?
Make art a better world
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
Keep Going
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Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, tell us your favorite song and artist.
Yes, I like to listen Death and Black metal bands
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What's the best thing about being an artist?
I am my own boss
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What is your dream project?
To create big projects
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