Under the Influence of Great Civilizations
Artist Eriberto Oriol
Fascinated with mythology, his work seems to be embracing the art and cultures of some ancient great civilizations like Mesoamerican, Asia, and African. He hopes that his work will help others to see the contributions and achievements of other great civilizations.
“Contemporary Hieroglyphs”
Mural 16′.6″ x 6′
This mural reminds him of the ruins he saw in his trips to Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza in Mexico and in Tikal in Guatemala. In Chichen Itza he was there during the Quemadas, a fire season used for the clearing of old crops to plant new ones.
It was steamy, hot and sweaty weather however, as he descended down into the tomb Chichen Itza pyramid, it was like entering cool sauna chambers that were connected by narrow passages.
Even though he had seen hundreds pictures of artifacts beneath the ruins, to actually see the mythological RED JAGUAR and the Chacmool sculptures was truly a magical and memorable experience for him.
Detail “Contemporary Hieroglyphs” Mural
In the mural you see what seems to be space sputniks that seems to be traveling through space which reminds him of his knowledge of mythology where the gods have descended from the heavens.
You may also see what might be symbols of music (a guitar and music notes), birds (a peacock and maybe a quetzal bird) and an interesting shape of a woman. He says the woman’s shape on the top left is reflective of his wife’s Angelica’s body silhouetted against a fiery background.
Detail “Contemporary Hieroglyphs” Mural
The mural’s bold solid symbols seem to float on clouds of smoke with vibrant fiery colors that make it appear like the mural is on fire. This smoky fiery scene is reminiscent of the “Quemadas” – fires that were happening during his travels to Chichen Itza, Mexico.
Civilizations
Much of his work bares the influences of his father’s appreciation for the natural environment, Mesoamerican roots, his love for African Art and the Japanese influences that came from working as a young man with gardeners and landscapers.
Detail of Civilizations painting
He believes that when art retains a primal spirit, it allows the artist to go beyond themselves.
For many cultures celestial events have profound spiritual implications.
Angelica’s Duality
Eriberto describes this painting by saying, I love this woman, Angelica; she is the Love of my Life. Perhaps one of the most intriguing is her ability to be extroverted and introverted, analytical and intuitive, logical and emotional, serious and witty all within the span of her being.
Born and raised in the United States he sometimes paints from themes that flow from memories, with various painting styles, impressions from his subconscious and experiences.
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Art Collectors
One of Eriberto’s art collector is Sotheby Auction House Director of Contemporary Art and History in New York as she added to her art collection some of Eriberto’s artwork.
Gwynned Vitello, President and Publisher of Juxtapoz Magazine
Carol Levy
PM Tenore, Rvca.com and Paper.com Magazine
Shepard Fairey, Obey Giant Inc.
Tony Vitello, owner of Thrasheru Magazine
Elizabeth and Dr. Dietmar Gann, Tucson Heart Group and Diet of Hope
Oryu Oreo, 38 Timez Magazine Japan
Derek Baurmann, Baurmann Publishing
Raymond Leon Roker, Entrepreneurial Creative Executive Producer, AEG
Harold C. Hart-Nibbrig, Esq.
Dickies Clothing
Danica Polack
Dianna T. Duran
Altamont Apparel
Reyes Rodriguez
Yreina Cervantes
Xavier Estrella
Nasim Barrack
For more information on the artist Eriberto Oriol contact: angelicaartx@yahoo.com or call 310.424.0329
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