5 Things We Learned... Mario Nicolas Ramirez Gutierrez
Mario Nicolas Ramirez Gutierrez is Colombian Artist and Illustrator, born in Bogotá, Colombia but currently living in Milan, Italy. An Alumnus of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana’s Visual Arts Bachelor program, specializing in the use of pen and ink on paper to create intricate and mysterious images that explore themes of Mythology, Fantasy and the Occult. Having recently finished the Master in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies of the Nuova Academia di Belle Arti di Milano (NABA) he also explores the possibilities of Graphic Design and Contemporary Art as means to broaden his expression, along with watercolors, pigments and digital illustration. His major influences range from Art Nouveau imagery and Symbolist Paintings to Fashion, Photography, Tarot Decks, Esoteric Ephemera and 90’s Manga and Anime.
Here are 5 Things We Learned about Mario.
What made you...you?
I’d say that my life experiences have shaped me into who I am today, from growing up in Bogotá to pursue my dream of moving to Europe to the influence my loved ones have had in my life.
When are you happiest?
I’m the happiest drawing and doing my thing, but also when I’m in the company of my loved ones or when I’m surrounded by Nature, I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity of doing it all quite recently when I went back to visit my family.
Would you rather have a muse or be a muse?
I used to dream about being someone’s Muse but the older I get, the more I realize that if you’re a creative, you have the opportunity to be (a muse) and that inspiration can come from many sources, it’s not an external force that must be waited upon, but something that can be exercised and explored throughout one’s life journey.
Who do you admire?
First and foremost my parents, my Mom and Dad, who I owe much to what I have now and my older sister and brother. I admire their perseverance and discipline. I’ve also had the luck of befriending amazingly talented people in several areas like singing, music, architecture and of course art… I don’t think I could sum it up in a small list.
What is important?
My family and loved ones, being healthy, the World, finding your own purpose in life, I’d say Life itself is important, living a dignified life is important and creating a life that is worth living for yourself and others is important, at least in my opinion.
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