“With a naive aesthetic, I paint characters contained by amulets or stuffed animals that act as defense mechanisms in situations of irrational fear. In some cases they become emotional supports, such as a kind of subconscious vigilantes. The use of light and vivid tones contrasts with strong color accents, creating a counterweight that illuminates and gives a playful dimension to the compositions” — Cocó Caballero
At the time of painting, some of his artistic references are Henry Darger (1892—1973), American writer and cartoonist and James Edward Deeds (1908 - 1987) both recognized for their pictorial work on paper, where they also share the appearance of striking characters of unusual proportions, with big eyes and pale bodies, who give a fanciful touch to the scenes presented.
The way in which Cocó composes her works and modifies them caught our attention, she incorporates the use of models that she paints separately, and then dresses her characters or suggests elements in the background of the image without interfering with the lines already made. These models, mostly painted on cardboard, make up a collection of sketches kept by the artist.
Cocó, we appreciate your contribution to our foundation!
