Studio of Juan Gris Painting

Mexican born-Australian Artist. -A bicultural upbringing introduced him to mystic European mythology and Mexican folklore and ideas, combining them with geometry and bright colours, to created artworks resembling richly detailed puzzles or sculptures, some with rich and bright textures that link ideas from Surrealism, magic, alchemy, astrology, and psychology images of which appeared in his art, using as a main characters devils that represent the dark side of the human psyche, the shadow in the human experience. From an early age Aldous rebelled against both his family and his catholic upbringing; He left Mexico after finishing Highschool to start his journey around the world, first moved to Montreal to learn French when he was first moved to Montreal, he was obsessed with the French-Canadian culture and the language, after Montreal He then moved to Europe living 7 years between London and Berlin, He began to learn about painting and had access to some of the world’s best art museums. after several years in Europe Aldous moved back to Mexico, with a broader view and perception about the arts, after spending 3 years in Mexico, he decided to make a move again, now heading to Australia, where he decided to study design but always with an eye in the arts and his painting practice.