Jose Pablo Segura

Profile C O T O 2 O

Coto2o is Maidenhead based, Chilean artist, Licensed in Architecture U.Mayor Chile.
My training as a painter is grounded in my study of architecture, which has enriched and had a profound influence on my work. This background means that there is a close relationship between my physical and spiritual surroundings and my methodology which is based on my observation of everyday occurrences, and their relationship with broader themes that are of interest to me, creating a fusion of situations and layers that form the basis of my work.
Working in both of these disciplines (architecture and art) creates a positive and highly constructive exchange, in which each area opens doors in the other. In my work, I try to make the most of this symbiosis.
Painting is a way of expressing my vision of the things around me; I use it as a language through which I can highlight, criticize or even laugh at anything that affects me or crosses my path. These themes vary from the most domestic or mundane through to others which have a more global reach, but all are approached in a very clean and to the point form.
Transmitting as much information as possible through an accurate use of color and shape is a central part...

Licensed in Architecture U.Mayor Chile.

Joint exhibitions
1996 “Viajes atemporales.” Universidad Mayor, Santiago Chile.
1997 “Primer encuentro de arte joven.” Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile.
1998 “Segundo encuentro de arte joven.” Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile.
1999 “Exhibición colectiva.” Central Station, Santiago, Chile.
2003 “De la tele a la tela.” La Reina Cultural Centre, Santiago, Chile.
2004 “Registro Convergente.” Regional Library, Talca, Chile.
2005 “Colectiva” “Vitamina.” Art center.
2007 “D2 Trabajando.” Piola, Alonso de Córdova 4357, Santiago,Chile.
2008 “Arte en venta.” Painting and photography project with Bernardita Infante.
2011 “Bucks Open Studios.” Hurley U.K.

Individual exhibitions
2000 “Hoy.” Andres Bello University Library, Santiago,Chile.
2005 “Liwen.” Studio Morandé 841, Santiago, Chile.
2005 “Retrospectiva.” Studio Morandé 841, Santiago, Chile.
2006 “COTO2O.” Piola, Alonso de Córdova 4357, Santiago, Chile.
2010 “A-DIOS.” Studio, Cueto 369, Santiago, Chile.
2012 “Art in Woodstock.” festival Woodstock U.K.
2013 “Coffee Art Project.” Dray Walk Gallery, Old Truman Breweries, London.
2013 “Bucks Open Studios.” Maidenhead U.K.