Blending natural objects such as f lowers, leaves, twigs,
fruits and vegetables, and manmade objects such as buttons,
clips, cotton, matchboxes and confetti, with adorably detailed
cartoon drawings or realistic portraits, his creations range from
beautiful to endearing, but always intricate in their simplicity
and exquisitely captivating.
“Many people tell me that I always bring them a smile with
my works and that they transmit calm and tranquility,” says
Ortiz, “I am very direct in my work, I like to show a little, but to
transmit a lot. Simplicity and playing with colours fascinates me.”
One glance at his portfolio and the expanse of his creative
well is inarguably apparent. To create such pieces, one must
look at everyday items in unique ways that have yet to be
expressed by their current being or use: a rose becomes a
hat and the eyebrows of a lady’s face; a hot pepper becomes
a smiling gnome’s conical hat; a hibiscus head becomes the
horn of an old gramophone; a pinch clip becomes the head of
a pet alligator. Married with talented drawing abilities, Ortiz
orchestrates simple, playful tableaus and cute couture that
immediately captures your attention and your heart.
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