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This artwork “HAPPY HOUR in DANTE’s INFERNO” by Eriberto Oriol
Eriberto has been activist for a long time and when the social political climate seems like “We are Dancing with a Mad Man” what does a series artist do?
It is said, “A musician must make music, an artist must paint, and a poet must write if he is to be at peace with himself.” Abraham Maslow
For Eriberto, he must paint.
It takes courage to walk through the unbeaten path, especially in a society full of noisy distractions. For Eriberto that is his challenge. How does he use his ingenuity in looking at the world and continue to stay committed to creating his art?
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Photo and text by Angelica
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In this artwork, artist Eriberto Oriol captured the intense emotions that I was going through at the time when I found out that I had breast cancer. Nothing prepares one for moments like these.
This was back in August 1994. I kept asking myself questions like, “What did I do to get this cancer? What do I do now? Why me?”
I remembered a therapist saying to me, “Angelica get a hold of yourself, the fear of cancer will kill you sooner than cancer.” I said to myself, “That is easy for her to say.” But she was right.
They say that some of the most powerful works of art emerge from an artist’s darkest moments. In this piece, you can see the strength in Eriberto’s art.
He was able to capture the intensity of emotions and sheer determination to live in those eyes – all my emotions are on and running!
In much of Eriberto’s work, it is in his characters that seem to reflect haunting moments of human life that resonate the fears and emotions most experience.
His work also shows the strength, tenacity, and integrity of his character as a human being and as an artist.
Photo and text by Angelica
Artwork mixed media by Eriberto Oriol
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Did you kill the Song?
In today’s society full of noisy distractions, how does one find their true genius? What prevents a person from embracing the wisdom of ancient great civilizations?
In this painting “Civilizations” the artist Eriberto Oriol seems to be embracing and celebrating the symbols of ancient civilizations that have influenced him and his art.
“Civilizations”
He seems to be projecting his influences through shape, form, color, bold lines and texture.
His work bares influences of his father’s appreciation for the natural environment, Mesoamerica roots, love for African art and the Japanese influence that came from working as a young man with gardeners and landscapers.
It’s hard for Eriberto to try to give meaning or interpretation to his work, as he just seems to be a vessel for these inspirations. He believes that art retains a primal spirit, which allows him to go beyond himself.
He hopes that his work will help others to detect their own gleam of light? Imagine the Un-imaginable and to encourage them to see the contributions and achievements of other great civilizations.
Close-up of “Civilizations”
Close-up of “Civilizations”
Text by Angelica
Painting by Eriberto Oriol
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Picasso once said: “When I think about it, I’d say I’m an artist without style. Style puts constraints on the artist …” Picasso had many different styles, i.e. he had his Blue Period, African Period, Cubism and others.
Eriberto also has several styles in his art and he does not limit his creativity to his art.
If you have been a guest in Eriberto Oriol’s studio, you would know that for him; a taco is not just a taco.
It’s like he sometimes says, “Life is about meditating with your eyes open and allowing the imagination to take you where it may. Eriberto allows his creative mind to reflect on his paintings, drawings, photos, cooking and his life.
In this photo, the artist Eriberto Oriol is holding his painting “Hung-over” and his sculpture “La Familia/The Family” is next to him on the wall.
Some say, “Where there is light, there is a dream.” For an artist, sustainability through their art is the Dream.
Text by Angelica
Paintings by Eriberto Oriol
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“Into the Night” painting by Eriberto Oriol
They say that some of the most powerful works of art emerge from the artist’s darkest moments and when an artist is pushing the envelope; for some, the work may appear to be shocking.
Eriberto’s work has a unique artistic vocabulary. His characters seemed to be looking with curiosity and seem to be haunting moments of human life and in a sort of apocalyptic flare showing the basic fears encountered by most people.
There is a certain kind of freedom that comes from madness. With civilization come the rules and regulations. Who is really free? Who are the normal people; those who are free to act on their instincts and desires; or those who are ruled by regulations and expectations?
As an artist, Eriberto Oriol, is not interested in following the rules and schools of art. He feels that humanity has been bestowed with great gifts; perhaps the greatest of them all is imagination because it has the power to change the world.
Some say, “Where there is light, there is a dream.” For an artist, sustainability through their art is the Dream.
Painting by Eriberto Oriol
Text by Angelica
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In some his painting, the images do not always reflect the real structure of what is supposed to be a full body. What you see in some of his work is the intertwined and interactions of shapes, color, and texture.
“Angelica and her shadow” painting by Eriberto Oriol
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 street experiences.
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Eriberto is standing by one of his recent painting, “Angelica and her shadow.”
By Angelica
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