The Beauty of the Grotesque

Interview with Guillermo Lorca

In conversation with the Chilean artist, to enter in a grotesque world, halfway between the inescapable fairy-tale realm of fantasy and the dark, visceral taste of the Gothic. He talks about his past and roots, offering insight into his creative approach and the influences that have shaped his art. Lorca reflects on how his origins have played such a fundamental role, while at the same time expressing a desire and need for new experiences. In his works, he explores themes like eroticism, violence, and the beauty of the grotesque, blending symbolic and fairy-tale elements with spiritual emotions. His timeless art creates a mix of sensations, both pleasing and unsettling that come together in paintings that lull you with an unexpected sweetness.

The Beauty of the Grotesque

Credits:

Artist: Guillermo Lorca / @guillermolorcagarcia
Interview: Kate Kadeniuk / @kat.kad
Editor: Maria Abramenko  / @mariabramenko
Assistant: Annalisa Fabbrucci / @annalisa_fabbrucci

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