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When it comes to fine art, it takes more than a simple still life to
really capture my attention. This morning I was reading a few forum
threads in the 9rules art community when I was prompted to revisit the surreal paintings of Octavio Ocampo.

General’s Family (above)

Octavio was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, on the 28th of February
1943. He showed his skills as an artist and sculptor from an early age
and studied at the renowned San Carlos art school in Mexico (now a
museum).

Family of Birds (above)

The longer one looks at his work, the more that is
revealed. Faces come into focus at a distance and metamorphose into
something else entirely in close up. Flowers become faces, mountains
speak to each other, and mourners over a coffin become the face of
Christ. His works are full of symbolism, endlessly fascinating, each
revealing a new facet, different to each viewer.

From a short Octavio Ocampo biography at questionmark.net

Sunlight’s Kiss (above)

Visions of Quixote (above)

To view more visit this gallery of Octavio Ocampo’s fine art.

Some other Octavio Ocampo fans. Are you one of them?