"My dreams and memories resurface in the spontaneous stories that are born in the intuitive process of making art"
"MArtist Statement
Eyes are for observation and hands are for expression. My art expresses my vision of the world, where the innocence gets jaded by harsh realities and still manages to shine through. My art is my childhood memories, as well as a diary of my adulthood. I can look at these visual stories of the past and not only remember the day, but also know exactly what kind of mood I was in when I created each piece. If the observer gets a glimpse of that mood or that day, I consider myself successful.
Although on canvas I am more spontaneous and abstract, the characters in my stories are real. They are personalities within or without my inner voices or real individuals I know. Sometimes, they are just passersby, but I have a connection with them. They have their own existence and yet I recreate them. Their birth gives me energy and vitality. Often when I meet people for the first time, I realize I’ve already painted them. This is always a clairvoyant experience for me.My dreams and memories resurface in the spontaneous stories that are born in the intuitive process of making art. Therefore, my art is a tool for getting in touch with my recollections.
Recent Awards
January 2020—Best in Show Award by The Art League, Alexandria, VA, juried by New York based artist Catherine Haggarty
January 2019—Honorable Mention by The Art League, Alexandria, VA, juried by Richmond, VA based artist, activist, and educator Mark Strandquist
Background
Born n Luya Province in the District of Maria in Amazonas of Peru. A typical “Warrior of the Clouds” (another name for the ancient Chachapoya culture of the region); Dicxon’s feet are always climbing up the impossible hills of life and his head is constantly bringing down visions from the skies. Creativity is an inner urge for him and choosing art as a profession is also his response to this need.
He moved to U.S. when he was 18—old enough to absorb the cultural shock and young enough to assimilate quickly. Being gay and from a Catholic background has been another struggle reflected in many of Dicxon’s paintings.