Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art

We are truly pleased to introduce another remarkable artist to the Mirada family: Javier Lopez Barbosa.

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art

As a child growing up in Mexico, Javier Lopez Barbosa was surrounded by vibrant color and music.  The energetic culture profoundly impacted him and from a very early age awoke his artistic sensibilities.  Javier remembers feeling a visceral need to have in his possession a box of crayons, colored pencils or watercolor paints.  As a shy little boy coloring was a way to express himself to the world – and it remains his most comprehensive means of expression.

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art, La Villita, Mixed Media on Canvas, 46" x 44"

 Javier rarely approaches a canvas with a definitive idea of what will emerge.  He starts with the first color that comes to mind, and from there allows his ‘inner child’ to take over and set the course of the painting.  And while the initial emotion and motivation is childlike, Mr. Barbosa’s technique is far from it.  A highly original painter with an impressive arsenal of technical ability, Barbosa skillfully plays with the effect of color and intrinsic light.  He uses an array of medium, forms and textures to produce contemporary expressionistic landscapes brimming with visual depth.  While the artist’s work has been embraced by enthusiastic collectors and met with tremendous success, the most rewarding achievement to Javier is when his work is viewed, and coaxes a smile from the viewer.

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art, Pride, Mixed Media on Canvas, 40" x 36"

“I am an artist who has always felt that I needed to let my soul speak for itself, reflecting waves of emotion and love into my work.” But where the artist leaves off is precisely where he would like the viewer to begin, bringing their own feeling to the painting, and experiencing it as only each individual can.  He has fun creating his art, and hopes it in turn makes others happy.  “Painting every day reminds me of the person I want to be; a humble person ready to give what is needed.  I feel that creating art is an important way for me to give to the world.”

We hope you will visit Mirada Fine Art soon and see Javier's remarkable work in person...photos truly don't do them justice.

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art, La Canada, Mixed Media on Canvas, 44" x 42"

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art, Wisdom, Mixed Media on Canvas, 40" x 42"

Javier Lopez Barbosa at Mirada Fine Art, Serenity, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 40"

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Mirada Fine Art's newest artist, Tom Matucci.

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art...trees never looked so good!

Born and raised in New York City, Tom Matucci is now a full time resident of Chicago. Although often surrounded by an urban landscape, Matucci is inspired by nature, as well as ‘everyday life’ subject matters that are often overlooked by most of us. Known for his richly textural work, he has spent over two decades developing a technique of manipulating paint and organic materials, resulting in a unique and exquisite fusion which pushes the boundaries of ‘traditional’ painting.

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art, Alberi 6454, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 48"

Balancing abstraction and representation, Mr. Matucci’s work is dynamic and powerful while simultaneously quiet and mood-evoking. His paintings have been called dimensional poetry, telling a textural story open to each viewer’s interpretation.  Never knowing where a painting will ultimately end up, the artist uses the process itself to guide him. The organic nature of his artwork appeals not only to our sense of sight, but also to our sense of touch.

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art, Alberi 6458, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 60"

Tom has been featured in group and solo exhibitions across the country.  His collectors, both private and corporate, span the globe ­— from Napa Valley to Boston, Paris to South Africa.  And while he enjoys sharing his artistic perception of the world with widespread viewers, his greatest pleasure is derived from the individual joy each viewer experiences with his paintings.

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art, Alberi 6453, Mixed Media on Canvas, 48" x 36"

 Welcome Tom Matucci!

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art, Figurato 6464, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 36"

Tom Matucci at Mirada Fine Art, Alberi 6456, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36" x 60"