Americo Morales Salas

Gallery

Habitats

The series Habitats is inspired by the spaces where Americo lives on a day to day bases or spaces he has visited.

The habitats of the artist are represented in thorough detail and vibrant colour, giving us an opportunity to access his inner world.

  • Painting showing the interior of a house where two people are eating and there is a baby bram with a baby in the middle
    Untitled. Watercolour and graphite on paper, 49 x 37,5 cm, 2012-2013
  • Portrait of my mum
    My mum. Watercolour and kin on paper, 28,5 x 35 cm, 1999

Portraits

In the Potrait series, Americo draws his loved ones seen through the lens of his imagination. Nothing is off limits: Barbies, princes, elegant gowns, everything is possible!

Cars

Cars have been a big passion for Americo since he was a kid. They are the central motive of his artistic creation. He is especially interested in modern modles with unusual shapes.

When Americo draws cars, his imagination flies giving way to very original results.

  • Painting of a modernist car. There are geometrical structures on the background simulating buildings
    Untitled. Acrylic on paper, 80 x 60 cm, 2003-2004
  • Abstract painting. An irregular shape in red, orange and brown colours simulating the shape of a country with lines simulating flight routes on top
    Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 99 x 101 cm, 2005-2006

Flight Maps

The series Flight Maps is inspired by the passion Americo feels for traveling. In them, the artist represents imaginary routes through a combination of vibrant colours and lines simulating routes and places.