Portfolio Gallery: Victoria Velozo

Artist Statement

In her artistic practice, she specializes in creating contemporary semi-abstract pieces that uniquely blend two distinct styles: contemporary abstract oil painting and traditional realism in watercolor. This synthesis allows her to explore and contrast the dynamics between Realism and Abstract movements.

Her current body of work is a testament to her passion for fostering a connection to the environment, particularly the endangered grassy plains. Once expansive and vibrant, these habitats now face significant threats from urbanization. Through her art, she captures the rugged beauty of these plains, often featuring birds and animals native to these environments like Sparrows, Eagles, Parrots, Crows, and Ravens. These elements not only energize her compositions but also imbue them with narrative depth.

Describing her personal style as one that consistently cultivates tension, she achieves this through a deliberate blend of premeditated realism and spontaneous abstract improvisation. The realism serves as a benchmark of technical skill, while the abstract elements allow for free artistic expression. She further enhances this tension by juxtaposing various traditional painting mediums such as oil, watercolor, and acrylic within the same piece. This contrast is particularly striking between the vibrant richness of oil paints and the softness of watercolors. She utilizes varnishes as additional tools to create contrasts, employing ultra-gloss alongside matte varnishes to further define her unique artistic signature.

In her art, she seeks to contribute to the growing awareness of environmental conservation, highlighting the urgent need to protect habitats like coral reefs, forests, and grasslands. Through her collection of works, she hopes to inspire a sense of care and concern for these precious ecosystems, urging viewers to appreciate and safeguard their natural beauty..