The Magical Realism of Mixed Media Collage
Step into Duende’s Lair, a sanctuary where the mystical meets the artistic, and the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary. Rooted in the spirit of duende—a force that embodies raw emotion, profound expression, and an almost otherworldly charm—this enchanted haven beckons you into a realm of deep creative resonance. A “lair” in every sense of the word, it is both a refuge and a dwelling place for imagination, a space where fragments of life are stitched together into mesmerizing collages of meaning.
At the heart of this sanctuary is Carlos Quinto Kemm, a master of painted dimensional collages. Carlos draws from the essence of duende to craft works that breathe with life, a soulful fusion of textures, colors, and forms that evoke awe and introspection. Here, the past and the present intermingle, the tactile and the intangible coexist, and every piece serves as a portal into the unseen.
Within the spellbound walls of Duende’s Lair, art becomes more than an expression—it is a window to the soul. Through his meticulous collages, Carlos invites us to explore the delicate balance between chaos and order, capturing the beauty of the imperfect and the allure of the unfinished. His work dances between reality and magical realism, transforming everyday elements into vessels of wonder.
This is a place where the mundane is reimagined as extraordinary, where storytelling takes shape through a kaleidoscope of layers. Duende’s Lair is not merely an art gallery; it is a journey into a world of heightened emotion and boundless creativity—a space where the magic of art illuminates the unseen corners of our shared humanity. Welcome to the lair where imagination comes alive.
MEET THE ARTIST
Carlos Quinto Kemm – Metaphormations
MEET THE ARTIST
Carlos Quinto Kemm – Metaphormations
Having begun my artistic career painting and drawing, in the late 70’s I began experimenting with the medium of collage. My early work began with simple, small flat collages. Over time, the technical demands have challenged me to evolve and refine unique techniques to communicate that visual language. Some works have required several years of single-minded effort to bring to completion.
Allied to visionary and mystical pathways, my work feeds my questing need to make sense of life’s purpose. It is my heartfelt desire to give visual dialogue to those levels beyond personal symbols that will speak of the complexities of modern life in an age of incomprehensible madness.
I believe the collage medium is a largely misunderstood, yet incredible visual tool to stimulate imaginative awakenings. After 40 years, I still find the collage medium fresh and innovative. I find its ability to communicate metaphorical language of man’s inner spiritual search ~ limitless.
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