Paul Ygartua
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Graffiti-Inspired Paintings

Paul Ygartua approaches graffiti as a spontaneous form of expression. Sketch-like marks and a free-flowing, sometimes whimsical style allow him to turn ideas and emotions into a visual statement.

These graffiti-inspired paintings connect with his interest in social commentary and political expression. The collection also shows how this freedom overlaps with his figurative and Neo-Cubist work, bringing different approaches together around the impulse to communicate.

Graffiti is a spontaneous, free-flowing expression in a sketchy, whimsical style, creating a message for the onlooker. It is a combination of social commentary and political expression.

— Paul Ygartua
Angular group of figures against yellow, blue and redLa FamiliaTwo blue figures among orange geometric shapesLate NightWoman and child outlined over yellow paintImage description: Woman and child outlined over yellow paintGreen and yellow figure with curved outlined formsLady in GreenThree angular figures on yellow and redBarcelona Fiesta MayorGroup of faces among bright geometric blocksImage description: Group of faces among bright geometric blocksBlack and white faces with sketch-like outlinesNairobiThree angular faces against pink and orangeThe FamilyFaces and outlined figures on blue and redThe ConferenceLarge red and black face amid small colourful shapesHigh FiveTwo figures on a bright blue and yellow backgroundEarly MorningTwo pale figures with black geometric outlinesImage description: Two pale figures with black geometric outlinesLarge pale profile among blue, red and black figuresImage description: Large pale profile among blue, red and black figuresAngular faces with red, yellow and pink blocksImage description: Angular faces with red, yellow and pink blocksTwo outlined figures in red and ochreGraffiti IIWoman and nearby figures on red, blue and yellowImage description: Woman and nearby figures on red, blue and yellowArtist working beside a colourful group compositionImage description: Artist working beside a colourful group compositionArtist standing beside a wide figurative paintingImage description: Artist standing beside a wide figurative paintingFaces and torsos drawn over yellow and redImage description: Faces and torsos drawn over yellow and redAngular figures among yellow and grey blocksImage description: Angular figures among yellow and grey blocksWide group of figures on blue, red and yellowImage description: Wide group of figures on blue, red and yellowArtist painting a wide group of angular figuresImage description: Artist painting a wide group of angular figuresThree angular figures on yellow and redBarcelona Fiesta MayorBlack and white figures and sketchy geometric outlinesNairobiLarge red face amid blue and pink figuresHigh FiveTwo blue figures against orange geometric formsLate NightGroup of dark faces and pale figures on red and blueThe ConferenceTwo outlined figures on warm red and ochreGraffiti IIThree pale faces with pink and orange blocksThe FamilyGreen and yellow female figure with rounded formsWoman's Best FriendWide group of angular figures in bright coloursNeo Cubism