Silence is a monster
Oil, Oil Pastel on Canvas
35x28in
Mexico
Víctor Portillo is a self-taught painter specializing in oil paint, with exhibition experience in local galleries and fairs. He works with a mix of materials, applying layers of concealment and revelation, combining realism with brushstrokes that distort and cover his spectral figures. His works integrate deliberate imperfections, jagged edges, and symbols into compositions that invite contemplation. Through his paintings, he seeks to convey the fragility of identity, silence, and the mystery of time, generating a profound sense of introspection and emotional refuge.