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“Nocturnal Colours” is a thematic exploration of romanticized portraits seen through the lens of a dreamer. Set in nightlife backdrops, the portraits show strong, rebellious women of color surrounded by neon signs and colored lighting, capturing arresting moments with hints of cinematic, punk and subliminal elements. The portraits aim to unconsciously and deliberately blur the lines between reality and a dream.

My paintings focus on female portraits set in varying degrees of organized chaos. The visual narrative focuses on women and their environments involving neon lighting, graffiti, and nightlife. The women in my paintings contrast the world in which they are set, invoking feelings of vulnerability and strength. The works are meant to capture fleeting moments and ambiguous suggestions that create a surreal world with a heavy feeling of intimacy and melancholy.

Luis Tinoco

joseltinoco@gmail.com