Welcome to the world of Armando Chacon, a local South Florida Artist who was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He is a young surrealist artist who was greatly influenced by various masters of the Surreal movement, in particular Salvador Dali. From a young age, Armando also studied Magritte, Miro and Chirico which helped him to gain an understanding of how to establish composition, perspective, and color harmony. The mood and psychological meanings inherent in these works, which were symbolic of the 1920’s and 30’s, have influenced Armando to use his works to express similar representations of our present times. One example is the work “America’s Reality”, which is based the events of September 11, 2001. The mood of this work identified with the melancholy and sorrow of a country in pain.

Armando is also influenced by the ancient glyphs of the Mayan culture. His paintings combine surreal landscapes with uniquely created symbols he terms the “Soul” and the “Spirit”. The most apparent symbol is the blue-green sphere which embodies the soul of an individual. The soul is a fragile and liquid object that symbolizes how delicate our existence is in this world. The spirit, which includes an assortment of earth toned, hard-edged objects, represents an individual’s connection with God. These geometric shapes, which often go hand-in-hand with the soul, suggest that they both rely on each other for their existence. Their union symbolizes how the spirit guards and protects the soul from life’s mysterious and changing ways. This connection between the spirit and the soul is based on Armando’s sense of spirituality. His belief in God has created a greater sense of meaning in his life, which is evident in his works.

Inner Realism is a term coined by some colleagues to describe this unique style in which Armando’s thoughts and feelings are represented in a unique visual form. Through his works, he also strives to have others identify and relate to his inner thoughts and search within themselves for deeper meaning. Inner Realism has allowed Armando to connect with the viewer on a personal level which remains unmatched by spoken words. He hopes that you connect with his works as well, so enjoy the ride!