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Armando Mesías

Colombian, Spanish, b. 1986
Armando Mesías (b. 1986, Cali, Colombia) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Madrid, Spain. His work explores themes of memory, impermanence, and transformation, often through large-scale abstract compositions that integrate painting, oxidation processes, and reclaimed materials. Blurring the line between control and accident, his practice reflects on the passage of time and the tension between construction and erosion. Trained in industrial design at Icesi University (Colombia), Armando later pursued studies at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and refined his technical skills at the Barcelona Academy of Art. His background in design informs his structured yet intuitive approach, allowing him to navigate between precision and spontaneity. As an immigrant, Armando's work is shaped by the contrasts of his upbringing—rooted in Colombia yet deeply influenced by European and American cultures. This duality manifests in his exploration of fragmented narratives, material decay, and the layered histories embedded in surfaces. His process embraces the unpredictable, using oxidation and unconventional textures to challenge the notion of permanence. His work has been exhibited internationally, with solo shows at Galerie Ground in Los Angeles and New York, including A Power Reverse Ritual (2023, New York), No Garden Looks the Same Twice (2023, Los Angeles), and The Curse of Knowledge (2022, Los Angeles). He has also presented work in Madrid and Tokyo, expanding his presence across major cultural hubs. His pieces are part of notable private collections, including those of Mike Amiri, Adria Arjona, and Andy McCune, as well as the collections of artist residencies such as Villa Lena (Italy), Poco a Poco (Mexico), and Almost Perfect (Tokyo). Beyond his studio practice, Armando remains engaged with a diverse creative community—including filmmakers, architects, and writers—whose perspectives inform his exploration of materiality and conceptual depth. His work invites viewers to contemplate the subtle beauty of decay, the fluidity of identity, and the traces left behind by time.
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Mixed Fabric Composition with Expressive Seams in Earthy greens, 2024
Mixed Fabric Composition with Expressive Seams in Earthy greens, 2024

Mixed Fabric Composition with Expressive Seams in Earthy greens, 2024

By Armando Mesías

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Armando Mesías (Grège Gallery) is a contemporary artist whose large-scale abstract compositions blend painting, oxidation processes, and reclaimed materials. His work explores themes...

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Abstract Painting in green Tones on Stretched Textile, 2024
Abstract Painting in green Tones on Stretched Textile, 2024

Abstract Painting in green Tones on Stretched Textile, 2024

By Armando Mesías

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Armando Mesías (Grège Gallery) is a contemporary artist whose large-scale abstract compositions blend painting, oxidation processes, and reclaimed materials. His work explores themes...

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2010s Contemporary Armando Mesías

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