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Just as the humpback whale migrates from the south to the north, Calicho from Bogota, Colombia, came to NY to continue his studies in architecture, but the vibrance and passion of the city developed his intense passion for art. Inspired by the contrast in cultures of Latin America and Northern America, Calicho incorporates inspiration from his people and culture, alongside the stark buildings of opportunity that NYC offers. The lushness of Latin fruit, the wildness of Amazonian animals. The bright and vibrant colors of Colombia align cohesively with the direct clean lines of architecture. Calicho expresses the relationship between history and humanity, incorporating indigenous people, and the gold that inspired this collection. (courtesy of Calicho)

How did you get your Artist name?

Since I'm a kid my grandmother gave me this nickname.

How did you get into creating?

I start to have more free time after work and always feel that my office job had a lot of rules and need it some freedom so art came to me as therapy or time to do something fun.

How has creating changed your life?

I been creating for years because of my profession as an architect but art is a space for creating with no limits where my head and creativity want to fly.

Where are you from?

I'm from Bogota Colombia

How did growing up in your neighborhood/city affect you?

My country is definitely very colorful and happy and i like to translate this joy on my mystical creations

What did you do to advance your skills/knowledge?

Every time try something new bigger or harder

What does your current setup look like

Half black and white and half very colorful.

Who inspires you? Why do they inspire you?

Inspired me the street art and multiple new wave of artists that they became incredibly successful doing what they love.

What is your goal when you create?

send a message or that the user feels an emotion with my art.

Why do you create?

To feel and stay creative

What's your go-to song right now and why is it important to you?: Esto no es America from Residente basically this song helps me to keep level up being a Latin (Colombiano) on USA.

What is your dream as an artist and what steps are you taking to reach your dream?

I hope my art can reach many cultures and paint on multiple scenarios textures and places

What is the best advice you would give someone with a dream?: Never stop believing in your dreams because everything is possible in this life

Tell us about your most recent release: My latest solo show was ORO PURO and is the mix between the city of NYC and the Colombian culture. I'm looking to bring to the city different endemic animals or plants that symbolize Latin's on the city

Where can we find your most recent release?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnTinUvOO0w&t=4s

Connect

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calichoart/

Twitter: http://calichoart

Facebook.com: http://calichoart

Website: https://www.calichoart.com/