Guatemalan artist paints with boots instead of brushes
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- 12 Jun 2023
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An exceptional acrylic painter, honored thrice as the artist of the month by the Denver Art Museum, has revolutionized the art world with his distinctive technique. Instead of traditional brushes, he wields his very own boots.
Hailing from Guatemala, Rudi Monterroso endured and escaped a civil war in 1992, seeking refuge and a fresh start in the United States.
"It was an incredibly challenging time; I came close to death on a couple of occasions," he reflected. "But it shaped me profoundly."
With nothing but the clothes on his back, he clung to his unyielding passion for creation.
"I've always had a thirst for diverse activities to keep myself engaged and entertained," Monterroso shared.
When Monterroso indulges in painting, he forgoes brushes altogether, opting instead to utilize his trusty boots.
"After painting extensively, I developed tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome in my wrist and elbow, rendering me unable to hold brushes," Monterroso revealed.
Having previously been a flamenco dancer, the notion of employing boots as tools seemed to come naturally.
"I began creating splashes, merging the processes of dance and painting," he explained.
Monterroso's distinctive artistic process has blossomed into a form of performance art in its own right. And if that doesn't astound you, consider this: the artist is colorblind. Yes, you read that correctly.
"I've trained my mind not to fixate on comprehending color. I simply revel in the joy of creation," Monterroso disclosed.
Art has never sounded so enthralling.
