Gustavo Quintero

Born in Colombia in 1979, Gustavo Quintero is convinced that "Art is a way of dialoguing with the soul." His works demonstrate the human capacity to conceive something unique and singular. Through his art, he invites us to discover and reveal the hidden beauty in the everyday, transforming our perception and enriching our experience.

For Quintero, his grandfather, a strong, honorable, and very hardworking man, assumed the paternal role in his life after his father abandoned him and his mother at an early age. He shared experiences and advice that, over the years, settled in his mind like seeds in a garden, germinating, growing, and forming strong roots and stems, thus bearing more fruit. Currently, the artist believes that these teachings have guided him to incorporate clear principles and values into his life.

It is precisely from the trunk of that tree, which has borne such fruit, that his need to express himself arises. "When we manage to see the fruits of a tree as its expression, we understand that we are the expression of life," Quintero affirms.

For him, working with wood stems from the notion that it was once inspired by life. That life continues to germinate in the seeds he expresses, and its grain, texture, knots, ring...

Gustavo Quintero did not have the opportunity to receive formal artistic education. However, this lack of academic training has never been an obstacle for him; instead, it has been a source of inspiration and authenticity. From an early age, he felt a deep connection with the world around him. He observed the colors, textures, and shapes of nature with fascination, and soon discovered that he had an innate inclination towards creation and artistic expression.

Throughout his life, Quintero has followed a self-taught path, exploring various techniques and materials with insatiable curiosity. Without teachers to impose limits or guidelines, his art has evolved organically, reflecting his own vision of the world. Quintero immerses himself in the creative process with a freedom that few academically trained artists can experience. Each work is an adventure, an opportunity to discover something new about both art and himself.