We recently connected with Pseudomero and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Pseudomero, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
I developed my work ethic by considering common sense, philosophy, and, most importantly, reflecting on how my actions, as well as the actions of others, can impact us.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am a visual artist specializing in murals, mixed media paintings, and drawings. What I enjoy most about my work is that every day is different, and I am always working towards a long-term goal. This working style has taught me to think ahead, make projections, and analyze the impact and relevance of my work for the future. Coming from a graffiti background, textures, typography, and distortion play a crucial role in my decision-making process.
In recent years, I have been exploring the use of nature-inspired elements to discuss ecology, economy, and immigration. As a result, the aesthetics of my artwork have shifted away from a purely typographic and graffiti style. With this series and others in development, I aim to create murals that reflect these ideas and expand the reach of my studio works into various settings.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
When growing up, I learned the importance of being sensory-aware, the power of written words, experimenting with colors and shapes, and the backbone of discipline in everything we do or desire. My parents are creative individuals, so the influence on us (three brothers) was that we all became creatives, as did our siblings. That’s a privilege I am very proud of that has shaped everything else.
At this stage of my life, I always recommend staying focused and disciplined. I know from experience that this is not an easy task, but because of that challenge, I often try to find ways to stay on track and be productive. When I say ”discipline”, I’m not referring to harsh memories of it, but rather to find a routine that helps maintain a healthy journey.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
This year, I am looking to collaborate with new people, including individuals and businesses of all sizes (both private and public) who are interested in incorporating visual art into their projects or providing venues for showcasing my studio art. I am also eager to work on socially engaged projects, particularly in southwest Florida where I am currently based, but I am open to exploring opportunities in other regions as well. Additionally, I aim to maintain my connections with the people of Puerto Rico, my home country. Let’s begin the conversation!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://about.me/pseudomero
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pseudomero/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psevdomero
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pseudomero
Image Credits
All pictures were taken by the author.
