A.Verdejo

ABOUT

A. Verdejo was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and later moved to Mexico City, where, throughout his childhood, the seeds of his artistic vision took root. Living near Frida Kahlo’s museum in Coyoacán’s culture centre and traditions like Día de Muertos, influenced his festive perception of life and death. In 2019, he moved to Germany to study engineering, and in parallel, kept developing his passion as a self-taught artist.

His practice began with detailed ink drawings and has since expanded into oil painting, each stroke revealing the delicate balance of nature. He invites viewers to step closer to his work; what appears whole from afar dissolves into countless fragile elements, mirroring the intimate dance of life and death in the natural world. Now based in Munich, he continues to delve into these themes of transformation and perception.

COLLECTIONSTransformacionesIn Transformaciones, A. Verdejo draws from the biodiversity of Mexico and Brazil to explore nature’s invisible architectures. His style can be traced back to Mexican alebrijes. In detailed ink drawings, animals are formed entirely from constellations of insects, creating optical illusions that reveal a deeper truth. What appears whole from a distance dissolves into countless lives when examined closely. The series reflects on the delicate interdependence and ongoing transformation that define existence.

La CalleLa Calle examines human resilience and connection through one-line portraits of homeless individuals and their dogs. These minimalist yet powerful drawings reveal the invisible bonds formed in the margins of urban life, where fragility and loyalty intertwine. Through the simplicity of a continuous line, A. Verdejo highlights the profound beauty of shared existence within the chaos of the streets.

CONTACT

Based in Munich, Germany

adrianvhdez1@gmail.com

www.averdejo.org