FROM THE IMRESSIONS COLLECTION
2025 | By Pablo Matute
Description
In this poignant charcoal drawing, Pablo Matute captures the fleeting beauty of a church that the artist passes daily on his way to work. The image is a mirror reflection of the very place, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. With delicate and expressive strokes, Matute evokes a sense of nostalgia and introspection, reminding us of how the spaces we encounter every day—often taken for granted—slowly become memories. This work serves as an ode to the architecture and places that shape our lives, quietly enduring in our subconscious, even as routine erases their once vivid presence. The rawness of charcoal on paper adds a sense of timelessness and reverence to the subject, making the ephemeral beauty of everyday surroundings permanent in the viewer's mind.
Pablo Francisco Matute (b. 1999, Ecuador) is a visual artist based in Miami, whose work is shaped by his upbringing in South Florida. Matute’s art delves into the intersection of labor, culture, and space, using unconventional surfaces and transparent mediums like charcoal to capture the layered essence of his memories. This unique approach evokes the multifaceted nature of Latino identity and the physical and emotional labor that contributes to the shaping of personal and collective spaces.
A graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts, Matute has exhibited in numerous spaces, including the Doral Museum of Contemporary Art, The University of Nova’s Gallery 217, and Laundromat Art Space, where he is also an ongoing resident. A recipient of the 2024 Artist Innovation Grant from the Broward Cultural Division, his work has been featured in various publications and exhibitions, continuing to contribute to the cultural dialogue of Miami's vibrant art scene.