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CREATIVE LABORATORY ENCO AT LAKE SHORE MICHIGAN MARS, 2021 DIGITAL PRINT 16.1X8.2 IN. | 41X21 CM. DEATH IS COMING, BARCELONA MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
ILAD, LOVE TO GO WITH YOU. PAMPLONA MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
METAMORPHOSIS, FIGURES MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
WE ARE COMING. EL PRADO MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
PLATONIC LOVE, ASTURIAS MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
ILAD, LOVE TO GO WITH YOU. PAMPLONA MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
METAMORPHOSIS, FIGURES MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
PLATONIC LOVE, ASTURIAS MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.
WE ARE COMING. EL PRADO MARS, 2022 OIL ON LINEN 15.7X11.8 IN. | 40X30 CM.

IGNACIO MONTANO

Lives and works in Chicago, IL, United States of America
https://www.imontano.com/

The Visionary Artist of Timelessness: Ignacio Montano, a prolific like the Moon and Mars. His work is a testament to the belief that
painter based out of the Mars Art Studio in Chicago, Illinois, and with art, like humanity, is not confined by the temporal constraints of our
residences in London and Cardiff, stands at the forefront of a new existence. Montano’s paintings are more than visual representations;
era in art - a time where the concept of agelessness intertwines they are invitations to embark on a journey of discovery and
with the essence of creativity. His vision extends beyond the canvas, introspection. Through his art, he challenges us to envision a future
reaching into the very future of humanity’s potential to transcend where artists create not just for a lifetime but for an eternity, leaving
the bounds of time. Montano’s declaration of becoming an ageless a legacy that spans the ages. Ignacio Montano’s vision of an ageless
artist is not merely a dream but a reflection of the scientific existence, coupled with his passion for the mysteries of the universe,
advancements that hint at the possibility of extending human life positions him as a beacon for future generations of artists. His work
far beyond its current limitations. This bold aspiration is mirrored encourages us to embrace the boundless possibilities that lie ahead,
in his artwork, which often explores themes of eternity, space, and both in art and in life. Ignacio Montano’s pursuit of agelessness
the human spirit. The Mars Art Studio, a space that resonates with through his art is a powerful reminder of the enduring nature of
Montano’s fascination with the cosmos, serves as a crucible for human creativity. His work stands as a bold statement on the
his artistic endeavors. Here, he conjures images that capture the potential for art to transcend time, inspiring us to look forward with
imagination, prompting viewers to ponder the vastness of space and hope and wonder to the day when we, too, might step foot on distant
the potential for human exploration and habitation of celestial bodies worlds and paint the stars with the colors of our dreams. (The Editor)

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