Alberto Sanchez

Paradox, Hand-painted photography, bold colorful abstract New York urban scene

2018

ALBERTO SANCHEZ Born 1971, Spain Spanish / Australian Alberto Sánchez is a photographer and multimedia artist based between Byron Bay, Australia, and Asturias, Spain. Sánchez reinvents his own photographs using a unique hand colouring technique, creating his own form of magic realism where photographic documentary is meshed with improbable landscapes. Sanchez’ work is simultaneously an inquiry into the nature and essence of how we perceive the world we live in. His aim is to challenge our perception in order to question our relationship with space and time. By using expressive colours and dynamic brush strokes, he transforms the obvious and invites us into his parallel landscapes. His body of work explores the notions of our human environment, urban expansionism and how individuals define themselves in an overloaded sensorial landscape. Artist Statement: "My journey into art has been shaped by a winding path. I studied photography at high school, then went on to learn music performance and composition at Ballyfermot College, Ireland before immersing myself in both visual and performing arts. Alongside my work as a mixed media artist, my background in music and performance, continues to influence my creative process. For years, I balanced design, photography, and music, always exploring new ways to merge disciplines. Now, as a full-time artist, I focus on developing my unique voice—blending photography, abstract expressionism, and mixed media. My work is a continuous exploration, pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in curiosity and experimentation."