Luis Tapia

My work explores realism woven together with abstract elements. Inspired by nature, music, and technology, I enjoy the challenge of creating depth and dimension on a flat surface. I use color to express sound, rhythm, ideas, and feelings.

When I paint, I listen to my painting. What does it make me feel? What memories does it bring back? Where does it take me? These questions guide my choices of color, form, and texture as the work develops.

I am interested in how art can change the feeling of a room. Imagine sitting in a waiting room with a view of the ocean: the wait might feel different when your eyes have somewhere to wander. Artistic elements take your imagination on a jorney, and the colours bring the mood. I want my paintings to offer that kind of experience—a place to pause, remember, imagine, or simply enjoy looking.

We are visual creatures. What we see can influence how we feel, what we remember, and how we experience the world around us.

Visual Arts - Palacio de Bellas Artes y Cultos de Santo Domingo. D.R.