Juan Sebastian Restrepo
Biking
Dimensions: 45 3/4 x 50 inches,
Year: 2023
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Doing multiple things at one time,
Dimensions: 60 x 36 1/8 inches,
Year: 2023,
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Happy b-day b*tch
Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches
Year: 2024
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
The place I’m interested in is where the mind goes when it’s trying to make up for what isn’t there.
—Cecily Brown
Juan Sebastian Restrepo is a Florida-based artist specializing in painting and drawing. He holds an MFA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a BFA from Pratt Institute. Restrepo’s work delves into the intricate relationship between memory and storytelling, shaping our understanding of individuals and their context. His notable exhibitions include "Intersections" at New World Gallery, (2023) and Hybridity" at the Edwardsville Arts Center (2018).
Restrepo’s forthcoming solo exhibition, “No Further Expectations Beyond this Night,” will take place at The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood (Community Gallery, 2024). Additionally, he will present another solo show, “Multitasking,” at [NAME] Publications in Miami, FL, also in 2024. His artwork has been featured in esteemed journals such as Quibble Lit and Red Cedar Review. In addition to his artistic practice, Restrepo serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Florida International University and Miami Dade College Kendall Campus.