Marcelo Novo

I use a method of creation called Automatism. This method gives the artist unlimited creative freedom allowing images to flow freely from the subconscious to compose the artwork. I begin a work, without a previous idea or theme and without sketches, directly on the chosen surface. I start doodling, things “start happening”, and I follow. I try to suppress my conscious awareness as much as I can, distracting it and bypassing its interference, thus allowing the images to flow freely. I utilize whatever medium is necessary in order to obtain a more pure and faithful transition between the inner and the outer. I start and finish my works in one session with the purpose of capturing a particular (or specific) state of mind. I consider that my art has its roots in Latin American and European Surrealism. Diverse recurrent symbols appear in my work as manifestations of my own “recorded” experiences. However, certain images are closely related to the Latin American culture as a whole and they have been transferred to me through my cultural heritage. During my ten year residency in the United States my imagery has been affected in a very unique way. Since it is not my intention to communicate any particular message through my art, I would like the viewers to make their own interpretation based on their individual experiences. I believe the viewer completes the work.

Marcelo Novo