"Distrophy" Painting

ARTIST PROFILE : Iván Culñev (16 Years Old)

I am Iván Culñev, a 16-year-old artist. Creating has been a vital part of me for as long as I can remember. Since I was very young, I’ve loved to draw and build things, but a few years ago, I found my true voice on the canvas.Painting, for me, is pure intuition. I don’t plan my color palettes or overthink the process. When a strong wave of inspiration hits me out of nowhere, driven by my emotions and feelings, I just need to paint. I start by throwing a background color without thinking too much, or sometimes by sketching a quick black-and-white idea that I gradually feed and bring to life directly on the surface. Guided only by brushes and my imagination, I paint until I stop, look, and analyze. When I realize there is nothing left to add, that’s when the piece is complete.

(Note for collectors: As I am currently a minor, this account is legally and fiscally managed by my father Sergio Culñev. However, all artworks are 100% original and entirely created by me).
My biggest goal is to deliver an emotional impact. When you hang one of my pieces in your space and look at it, I want you to feel exactly what I was feeling at the moment I painted it.