The deceptively simple yet dense paintings and drawings are reminiscent of influential artists such as Keith Haring, MC Escher, and Remedios Varo.
His communal collaborations between spectator and artist began in Denver with his Make Alleys Great Again project, in which the artist appropriated the slogan of a politically divisive U.S. politician to instead bring unity and joy to communities.
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Charlo is a multimedia artist and designer who strives for one thing: joy. Using symbols, letters and lines, his monochromatic two-dimensional works are a space for exploration and discovery. Hidden themes and messages reside in the densely packed compositions, allowing viewers to impart their own sense of meaning from the works, or be delighted by the meanings provided by the artist.
In 2021, he produced a live mural entitled The Joy of Being Together in partnership with Nextdoor and the New York Stock Exchange. The artist's joyful, optimistic, and community-oriented work continues to gain interest on a national level. Charlo made his debut as a keynote speaker at TEDxMileHigh in August of 2022 allowing him to tell his story to a much wider audience. Since then, the artist has continued to make his mark in the world through his community driven projects.
The Gratitude Of The Flowers, Charlo’s first solo exhibition allowed him to showcase his ability to do more than just murals. Charlo's multifaceted work has made his work a staple not only in the community but within the homes of his collectors.
“My hope is that people experiencing my work feel the same joy I feel when I create these works."
"What I learned painting 50 murals on strangers' garage doors”
Charlo at TEDxMileHigh. August 6th, 2022.
Current Exhibition
Looking For CLOUDS
For the summer 2023 exhibition, Themes+Projects gallery happily presents, Looking for Clouds! Charlo's exploration for this new work literally came from changing his perspective of what is in front of him, to drawing inspiration from the clouds above!
Exhibition on view: 06/03/2023 to 08/26/2023 1275 Minnesota Street Suite 205 San Francisco
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Past Collaborations
Grateful to everyone who has allowed me to explore and bring new worlds to life. These are some organizations I’ve collaborated with recently.
