Didier Lourenco is known for his delicate depiction of the desolated yet beautiful human souls in the hustle and bustle of city life. In his new series, he brings his subject to a new world of museum and art. In this series, not only does Lourenco carefully portrays the full journey – exterior and interior – of an art museum, but he also incorporates his contemporary re-interpretation of some classical masterpieces that we have all seen. Under his brush, humans are faceless and almost identical. What the artist conveys is the sameness, stillness and melancholy of city life; there is a kind of subtle sadness, yet also beauty within it. In the world of his paintings, humans are alone even when they have company; one can only find tranquility by communicating with and understanding oneself. His dry brush technique gives his art a vintage aura, highlighting the light and shadow of what he depicts.

The artist was born in Barcelona. He was brought up in his father’s lithography print studio, immersing himself in art and learning the art of silkscreen printing. Lourenco was awarded Second Prize and the Premios Talentos at the XXXIII and XXXIV Premio de Pintura Joven de la Sala Pares de Barcelona respectively. His first painting solo exhibition was held at the Galeria Art Dama de Calafell, following his debut show, he then held solo shows at the Vayreda de Barcelona, Gasto Sala d’Art de Terrassa, Sala Rebull de Reus, Galeria Susany de Vic and the Minerva Galeria d’Art de Mataro.