I am an artist, musician and former chocolatier whose journey spans over three decades. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, my life has been a tapestry of creativity rooted in music , now branching into abstract art where visceral, stream of consciousness and playful narratives collide on analog canvas. My work delves into the exploration of the human psyche, intertwining the ethereal threads of abstraction, surrealism, hints of cubism, and psychedelia. 

In my realm, the subject is seldom the protagonist—it is the stage upon which form and color converge, collide, and command the visual dialogue. Colors are not merely aesthetic but symbolic channels of emotion, memory and transformation

My inspirations draw from cave art, sacred mushrooms in ancient civilizations, mysteries of the unknown, philosophy, music, food, alchemy and mythology. I am particularly influenced by the interplay of structure and chaos, balancing disciplined minimalism with expressive spontaneity.

Santino