HAVI SCHANZ
Works & Biography
Havi Schanz, Architecture of Lady with an Ermine, 2024, Mixed Media on Blueprint, 60H X 48W In.
Havi Schanz, Spring Botticelli, 2024, Mixed Media on Blueprint, 48 x 60 In.
Havi Schanz, Magritte's Apple, 2024, Mixed Media on Blueprint, 48 x 60 In.
Havi Schanz, Watermelons, Tryptic, 2024, , Mixed Media on Architectural Blue Print, 144W x 60H In. In.
Havi Schanz was born in Argentina 1966, and is a contemporary artist based and working in Miami. He has emerged as a captivating force within the city's creative milieu and the vibrant tapestry of Miami's artistic landscape. Schanz is known for his bold experimentation, profound symbolism, and unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
His iconography often makes people think that he is an artist influenced by pop art, but actually he is not. His contributions to art are inspired by impressionism, the renaissance, and baroque perspectives. This emphasis allows him to create images with spatula brushstrokes, where each form or subject matter is imbued with layers of meaning. His work invites viewers to embark on a journey of past introspection and modern discoveries.
One of the defining features of Schanz's work is his fearless embrace of experimentation facilitated by the freedoms of recent explorations in conceptual art. Schanz continually pushes the boundaries of his craft, challenging preconceived notions and inviting us to see the world through fresh eyes.
His main signature is painting with a spatula as his main tool, uniquely over architectural blueprints. He utilizes fluorescent paints, enabling his creations to glow in the dark. His vision came to light after being a successful architect and transitioning to a full time painter. In the modern world, many people believe that an artist's career will be full of challenges including gaining recognition and finding regular work that provides a liveable wage. Sometimes this impacts artists' mental health. Havi was brave to overcome that belief by painting over blue prints, combining his love of architecture and his artistic expression.
His art is a look back to art history. His poetic dialogue in his art evokes feelings and emotions.
Prior to being a painter, Havi Shanz was an urban architect. He received an Architectural degree, and a Master in Color, Audio-Visual Media, and Conceptual Art from the Universidad Nacional del Litoral Argentina. He also studied photography, digital video, and set design.
Havi Schanz art has been exhibited in several solo and group shows internationally and collectors of his work include many celebrities including Pamela Anderson, Daymond John, Cindy Crawford, Serena and Venus Williams, Carlos Santana, Diego Torres, John Secada, Muhammad Ali, Elaine Lancaster, Enrique Peña Nieto.
His iconography often makes people think that he is an artist influenced by pop art, but actually he is not. His contributions to art are inspired by impressionism, the renaissance, and baroque perspectives. This emphasis allows him to create images with spatula brushstrokes, where each form or subject matter is imbued with layers of meaning. His work invites viewers to embark on a journey of past introspection and modern discoveries.
One of the defining features of Schanz's work is his fearless embrace of experimentation facilitated by the freedoms of recent explorations in conceptual art. Schanz continually pushes the boundaries of his craft, challenging preconceived notions and inviting us to see the world through fresh eyes.
His main signature is painting with a spatula as his main tool, uniquely over architectural blueprints. He utilizes fluorescent paints, enabling his creations to glow in the dark. His vision came to light after being a successful architect and transitioning to a full time painter. In the modern world, many people believe that an artist's career will be full of challenges including gaining recognition and finding regular work that provides a liveable wage. Sometimes this impacts artists' mental health. Havi was brave to overcome that belief by painting over blue prints, combining his love of architecture and his artistic expression.
His art is a look back to art history. His poetic dialogue in his art evokes feelings and emotions.
Prior to being a painter, Havi Shanz was an urban architect. He received an Architectural degree, and a Master in Color, Audio-Visual Media, and Conceptual Art from the Universidad Nacional del Litoral Argentina. He also studied photography, digital video, and set design.
Havi Schanz art has been exhibited in several solo and group shows internationally and collectors of his work include many celebrities including Pamela Anderson, Daymond John, Cindy Crawford, Serena and Venus Williams, Carlos Santana, Diego Torres, John Secada, Muhammad Ali, Elaine Lancaster, Enrique Peña Nieto.
