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The mask and the temple

11/2/2024

Title: The Mask and the Temple
Medium: Mixed Media on Paper (Pencil, Ink, Oil Pastels, Watercolor)
Dimensions: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in)
Year: 2024
The Mask and the Temple features a central figure wearing a plain white mask, standing against a surreal landscape. Behind the figure, structures resembling ancient temples and pyramids rise, blending into the background as if part of a distant, dreamlike world. Above, three inverted pyramids hang suspended from dark, swirling clouds, while below, a narrow bridge arches across a reflective body of water.
The composition combines varied textures and colors from pencil, ink, oil pastels, and watercolor, adding depth and atmosphere. The original piece is on display in Lisbon, with a Giclée print exhibited in Austin, Texas.

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Free Coloring Book

8/31/2024

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Ponchos in the Treehouses

Download the pdf, print and color it!

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New work!

11/2/2023

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Duality

Acrylic on canvas, 50cms x 50cms - 2022

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Apruebo!

8/21/2022

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Aquí un pequeño obsequio: "Apruebo Suculentas" - PDF descargable en alta resolución para que lo impriman para uso personal, o para regalar a sus amigos y familiares!
Por un Chile que mire al futuro!

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Portugal

8/21/2022

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It has been a wonderful first year in Portugal! One of my main concerns moving was about finding a studio to work and present my work, luckily I was able to find a spot at the LXFactory and share a studio with the very talented Samantha Wilson (check her work)
Portugal it's a beautiful country, everyday you discover something new or meet somebody from a different country.

Our studio Is located at LXFactory - Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103 - Bldg 1 - Loja 1.14

Visit soon!

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Free Print

1/3/2022

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An ascending moon for 2022!

Sending you greetings and a free print this year!

Download this high-resolution PDF and feel free to print it*
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*The use of this image is for personal use and only for subscribers of my newsletter. For optimal printing, use photo paper or glossy paper, letter size (8.5x11 inches) - (size of image 5x7 inches)

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News and Exhibitions December 2021

12/3/2021

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Hello Amigos!

It has been awhile since my last newsletter and a lot has happened in these past few months.
We moved to Lisbon and luckily, I was able to find a studio space in a trendy old factory - the LXFactory. It consists of shops, bookstores, restaurants, and studios.
I left Austin in July but went back to do the Austin Studio Tour in November. It was a great experience and I was happy to see old friends, fellow artists, and the supporters that have been fundamental to my practice.
My plan is to keep the Austin connection alive and visit to do art shows and projects. Here in Lisbon, my plan is to expand my art and try new and different techniques. Stay tuned for new pieces coming soon.

Happy Holidays and I hope to see you soon!
As they say here Até Breve! (see you soon)

Naxieli Gomez has been very kind by keeping some of my artwork in her studio. If you are interested in some of my pieces, please visit Naxieli's studio during the Open Canopy events and keep supporting your local artists!

Next Open Canopy
Saturday, December 4, 2021 (1-4 PM)
916 Springdale Rd. Austin, Texas 78702
Studio 118, Building 1

Featuring: Naxieli Gomez, JC Amorrortu, Nicteha Gomez

Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions.
Open Canopy Studios: @canopyartstudios

Ciudades Imaginarias in Lisbon
The Art of Fernando Muñoz

OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, December 9, 2021 • 7PM
at Empanaderia: Calçada de Tapada 55. Alcantara, Lisbon

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“Imaginary Cities” is a voyage through the art and imagination of Fernando Muñoz, experimenting with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, printmaking, and drawings. Imaginary Cities takes you on an exploration of Fernando’s most recurrent themes like solitude, melancholy, and the search for belonging.

“Imaginary Cities” is inspired by a poem by the Chilean poet, Nicanor Parra, “El hombre imaginario / The Imaginary Man.”

The Imaginary Man by Nicanor Parra
The imaginary man
lives in an imaginary mansion
surrounded by imaginary trees
on the banks of an imaginary river
On the imaginary walls
imaginary old paintings hang
imaginary irreparable cracks
that represent imaginary events
occurring in imaginary worlds
in imaginary times and places [...]
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About Fernando:
Fernando Muñoz is a self-taught artist from Chile living in Lisbon. His work uses intricate patterns, lines, and bold colors. His work plays with surreal motifs and dream-like scenarios. He has been a guest curator at La Peña since 2014 and has shown his work at MexicArte Museum, Big Medium, and Art for the People.

Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions.

Empanadaria's Instagram: @empanadariapt

Plan a visit to the Factory!

Come and visit our studio at the LX Factory in Lisbon! I am very excited to be sharing a studio space with the talented Samantha Wilson. Our studio is located on the first floor of the main building.

LX Factory, Studio 1.14
103 Rua Rodrigues de Faria
1300-501, Lisbon

My First Mural!

I am super excited about this project! I was invited by my friend, João Tito Basto, to create a mural at his cultural project: Centro Periferico. On the day of the inauguration, I painted live while people were celebrating the opening of the center. It was a great experience as it was my first mural and first time painting live. Here is a sneak peek of how the mural is going and be on the lookout for an update with the final design.

If you want to learn more about the beautiful mission of Centro Periferico, please click on the link.
Instagram: @centro_periferico

Armadillo Paradox

Make sure to show some love to Armadillo Paradox on Spotify. I was super proud to create the cover art for their new album and the series of single releases.
The album: "Out of Gas in Oil Country" is out!
Listen on Spotify

Free Coloring Booklet
Poncho in the Treehouses

Download these free coloring pages by clicking on the picture or by visiting my website at
www.fernando-munoz.com/journal

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Pandemic & Resistance

8/28/2020

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I had the privilege of curating this exhibition for La Peña Gallery. We invited artists to share their work, and also their experience through a series of video interviews conducted by Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler.

Not only has a global pandemic hit our lives, but there has also been an awakening after the killing of George Floyd and other members of the Black and Latinx communities. People have started to protest police brutality, demand restorations and fight for equity and the end of systemic racism in the United States.

In light of these events, we are always curious about how artists keep creating, how the current events have affected their practice, and what message and dreams they have for the future.

This exhibition is divided into 3 parts: one is the online exhibition here at La Peña’s website; the second part is an in-person exhibition at La Peña Gallery on Congress Avenue (you can visit by appointment); and the third part is a series of video interviews that will be published for the duration of the exhibit.
We hope this exhibition is the foundation of an online registry of local established and emerging artists.

I would like to express my gratitude to La Peña for their efforts on keeping the community together and always fighting for the social issues. A big thanks Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler for conducting a series of wonderful interviews with the artists, we will be sharing those soon.

Fernando Muñoz
Curator, La Peña

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Un poco de locura

7/28/2020

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I was playing with photoshop after doing this little drawing and ended up creating a gif. If you are sensitive to colors and vibrancy do not look.
The drawing is based on a dream: A cat lady figure and a green man, descending from a city-like-temple. After a storm, there are things floating in the air like little florets of a dandelion.

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Red, White and Blue

7/28/2020

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Red, White and Blue is an acrylic on canvas painting. measuring 16x20 inches. 2020

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My Story

Hello! I’m Fernando Muñoz, a Chilean self-taught artist who started this creative journey in 2013, inspired by my experiences across Chile, Oregon, Texas, and now Lisbon.

My work spans drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and poetry, blending surreal motifs with themes of duality, melancholy, and belonging. I've had the chance to exhibit in some amazing places, from solo shows like Ciudades Imaginarias in Lisbon and Imaginary Cities at La Peña Gallery in Austin, to venues like Austin Bergstrom International Airport and No Me Olvides at Big Medium.

Right now, you can find me creating at my studio/gallery at LX Factory in Lisbon. For almost a decade, I’ve also been curating exhibitions at La Peña Gallery, supporting fellow Latino artists.

My art is featured in the Carrie Tiemann, Vasu Kulkarni, and Dolores C. Garcia and Gilberto Cardenas Collections. In 2019, I was honored to be named the Brite Tank Artist by Thirsty Planet Brewing Co.

You'll find my studio nestled in the vibrant LX Factory in Lisbon.
As for my poison of choice? Coffee, always coffee.

The mask and the temple

Free Coloring Book

Ponchos in the Treehouses

New work!

Duality

Apruebo!

Portugal

Free Print

News and Exhibitions December 2021

Pandemic & Resistance

Un poco de locura

Red, White and Blue

My Story

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