Contigo Painting

He was born on November 6, 1995, in Seville. From a young age, his interest in painting led him to take classes at his first master's studio at the age of 7, where he expressed his creativity until he was 11. After that period, the artist showed a lot of interest in everyday life and became interested in representing it. Tonendi began to emulate the art of the old impressionists, giving his works a personal touch. Four years later, he held his first solo exhibition in Seville, which was very well received by the public, but his mind was searching for something more. He began to study academically, receiving lessons from established artists like Shane Wolf and studying painting in a more psychological manner. Currently, the painter has works in private collections of contemporary artists as well as collections of collectors in Spain, Italy, and France. Tonendi is a Sevillian painter who has earned the nickname "the painter of stories" thanks to his ability to create works that seem to tell a complex narrative in a single image. His paintings are like visual novels that capture the viewer's attention and invite them to reflect on what they are seeing.In Tonendi's works, it is common to find nude human figures with wings, representing the fragility of the human being and their vulnerability to power and oppression. These figures appear to be subject to the whims of lords dressed in luxurious and flashy clothes, who in turn seem to be in control of everything happening in the image.The backgrounds of Tonendi's paintings are often filled with barely visible contraptions that have a symbolic origin. These elements introduce an additional layer of meaning to the works, inviting the viewer to engage with the painting's intention and discover new meanings with each glance.In addition to humans and lords dressed in luxurious clothing, animals also appear in Tonendi's works, seemingly in communion with nature and oblivious to human intrigues. These animals contribute a contrasting and harmonious element to the works, helping to create a sense of balance amidst the complexity of the image.