Crazy Art

Sebastian Ferreira only considers his art complete once he has painted over his past mistakes. A frenzy of lines and shapes intertwine to create a bustling metropolis. His work is the byproduct of mental illness. In the stylistic tradition of horror vacui, Latin for "fear of empty space," Ferreira uses...

By Briana Saati

May 3, 2012

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Sebastian Ferreira only considers his art complete once he has painted over his past mistakes. A frenzy of lines and shapes intertwine to create a bustling metropolis. His work is the byproduct of mental illness. In the stylistic tradition of horror vacui, Latin for "fear of empty space," Ferreira uses his compulsion to turn a blank canvas into the recreation of cities that fascinate him. He is one of the many self-taught artists whose work will be on display at the 24th annual NAEMI Art Exhibit premiering during the Coconut Grove Gallery Walk this Saturday.
Sat., May 5, 6 p.m., 2012

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