About Artist Ari Cebollero

Artist Ari Cebollero describes his work as an intricate dance of ouroboros-like scribbles, where fragmented letters, symbolic shapes, and elusive forms intertwine to complete an ever-evolving narrative. Each piece is a reflection of his inner landscape—dreams that drift in and out of consciousness, sudden sparks of inspiration, and memories that linger like half-remembered tales.

At the heart of Cebollero’s practice is a deep engagement with nature, and more specifically, the intricate rhythms of the animal kingdom. The creatures that populate his work are not mere subjects—they are metaphors, drawn from a poetic place that surpasses the human form. "Animals speak louder," he says, "they possess a quieter truth that invites reflection." While the female figure occasionally makes an appearance in his work, Cebollero finds it too direct, too visible. He prefers the viewer to pause, to look deeper, to question the relationship between the animal and its environment. Every creature he selects carries a meaning—an essential part of the composition's soul.

Titles are as crucial as the visual language itself. Cebollero approaches naming his pieces the way a musician names a song or an album: carefully, deliberately. For him, the title is the final brushstroke, a word or series of words that completes the idea and enhances the emotional impact of the piece. This is why his compositions often incorporate letters, numbers, and shapes—multilingual elements that add layers of complexity, creating a space where confusion and familiarity coexist. It’s this tension, this pull between what is known and unknown, that draws the viewer in and beckons them to look beyond the surface.

Color plays an essential role in Cebollero’s work as well. His palette, often reminiscent of sunsets, balances soft neutrals with vibrant pinks and blues. His skies are alive with suns and moons, their light reflecting off bodies of water, establishing moods that echo the essence of his subjects. In every painting, there’s a sense of time—of daydreams unfolding, of an emotional landscape where the viewer is invited to wander, reflect, and uncover the hidden truths lying beneath the surface.