Oscar Saborío
“My hands are my best tools. It is the most direct pathway between the canvas and my soul.”
Costa Rican artist Oscar Saborío (B. 1940) has been interested in art since his early childhood. Born with the affinity and skill of drawing, his passion for fine art grew. After finishing high school, he became interested in studying architecture before moving to New York and studying dramatic arts at the age of 19. (Read More)
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In 1962 he moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico, but after a short time there he decided to move to the city of Cayey. He dedicated the next 20 years of his life to his newly formed family and to his art while working tirelessly in interior design field. As an interior designer, he developed a strong sense of aesthetics and used this experience to further grow his technique and process. During his busiest times, Saborío never ceased to paint and actively participated in various exhibitions and art projects in Puerto Rico. By 1981 he moved to the city of Houston where he currently lives and works.
His artwork is part of his personal identity, drawing from his life experiences, emotions, and beliefs. He creates beautiful abstract works that symbolize parallel landscapes. With a work by Saborío, one can parse through his mind and study the carefully selected colors of the painting, which always hold a range of dark and light colors, signifying both hope and despair. He highlights both extremes as in life we always have to acknowledge that there are negative and positive experiences, but yet for him, there is always beauty and optimism. His paintings are tangible embodiments of his mind and spirit, embracing the humanity in us all.
As Saborío once said, “Art is a language of luxury…for a few. I paint to be happy learning to express myself. It is an emotional act inspired by spiritual and ethical values that strengthen and elevate my self-esteem.”