Nano lopez is an artist who often sees the world as a child does, with exploration, wonder, and creativity. In Nano’s artistic process he uses organic textures and human made objects to embellish delightful animal forms and create intricate and amazing bronzes. Nano’s art is distinguished by his rich juxtaposition of textures and objects.
In his signature Nanimals, we find a set of whimsical and playful creatures that express a full blown reverie for the beauty of the world and the mysteries of life. Nanimals are actually anything but child’s play. They remind us of another Colombian, the novelist, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Marquez describes a world beyond the borders of ordinary maps where nature, an unfettered imagination, science and folk lore, and monolithic and modern society exist seamlessly together.
Nano’s work possesses that seamless quality. Simply put Nanimals invite us.