Onelio Marrero
Rockaway, New Jersey
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist scenes that capture the romanticism of New York City or the soothing quiet of a rippling pond. His work evokes nostalgia and intimacy, giving the viewer a sense of having visited the same places before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. Living in New Jersey, he enjoys the luxury of having his favorite subjects to paint—whether it's the urban surroundings or the abundant nature just a short walk from his home. When he’s not painting, Onelio spends time with his grandchildren and immediate family, cultivates bonsai plants, and reads.
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Artist Statement
Whether I am painting a piece that takes days or weeks of work to complete or attempting to capture a moment of pure fascination that catches my attention in an alla prima technique, I try to infuse each piece with the visual magic of the moment. Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a scene can have a captivating effect on me. My aim is to convey as much of that drama as possible. To me, the moment is always bound up in the sense of light.
Artist Background
The Cooper Union
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1980
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