Anthony Solano cares about surrealist art. He cares equally about the environmental impact of humans.
In this riveting talk about sustainability and art, we are propelled into the life and work of Anthony Solano’s inspiring surrealism. He imparts the discoveries he made finding his voice and in the process, we are guided into a self reflective lesson of our own negative contributions to nature through consumption of plastics. Video Reference: Richart Sowa’s Island Made of Plastic Bottles.
About the speaker
Having spent his childhood years between California and Guadalajara, Mexico, Anthony Solano turned to art at a young age, seeing it as both a source of escape and comfort. In high school he was exposed to painting for the first time, sparking what would become his life’s passion. A self-taught painter, Anthony now resides in Portland, Oregon and credits the local landscape for a major creative shift, from abstract painting to the surreal genre that he currently practices. His work explores today’s environmental conflicts, communicated with vibrant hyper-realistic imagery and thought-provoking storytelling. A sense of optimism and hope within his work allows the viewer to experience a complex, emotional response.
You can find him on Instagram at @BrownKid.
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