Meet Oliverio Balcells | Multidisciplinary Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Oliverio Balcells and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Oliverio, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
It was freedom of time, space and financial situation.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a multidisciplinary artist that practice includes painting, music, mosaic art, murals, photography, being a teaching artist and a scholar of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

I’m interested in social themes like history, culture and symbolism. I’m inspired by color, nature and music. The essence of my artwork expresses the energy and personal passion that is reflected in a song, a painting or a public art project.

Discipline, focus and perseverance in art have brought me to where I am now. The challenges have been not to give up my essence and ideals, and to always look for opportunities.
The learning lessons have been that you don’t necessarily have to know everything, along the way and in the process you learn and gain experience.

I hope that I am an inspiration to other people regardless of their profession, if I could do it, you can too.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love nature and I’ll take them to South Mountain, Papago Park and Superstition Mountains. Also will take them to downtown Tempe and downtown Phoenix to hang out and have drinks.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The support of my family, municipalities, and all the companies, friends and art collectors for their constant encouragement to keep doing art.

Website: https://www.oliveriobalcells.com/

Instagram: @olibalcells

Linkedin: Oliverio Balcells

Facebook: Four Lizard Studios

Youtube: Oli Balcells

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Image Credits
All images by Oliverio Balcells