Juan Uslé's paintings are like large pages of colorful writing, evoking abstract landscapes. In small, jerky strokes, he creates bands of shimmering, vibrant colors that can evoke reflections on water, shades in the sky or the effect of the wind rippling on green hills.
The "Viento sur" (the South wind) is a well-known wind in Santander (Spain). Nicknamed "viento loco" (the crazy wind), it has the reputation to cause mood swings, headaches, respiratory illnesses, nervous breakdowns... and when it blows, the artist climbs up into the mountains to observe and listen to the sea, seeking for inspiration. In this new series, Uslé focuses on the change in perception the wind brings to bear on distances, volumes, light and landscape.
Juan Uslé (B. 1954, Santander) lives and works between Saro in Cantabria (Spain) and New York, where he settled over 30 years ago. First gaining widespread attention at Documenta in Kassel (1992), he regularly exhibits in Berlin, London, Naples, New York, Madrid and Paris.
