I am a musician, songwriter, artist, and former chocolatier whose creative journey spans over three decades. 

Born and raised in Montréal, Canada, my life has unfolded as a tapestry of expression—rooted in music, refined through the delicate craft of chocolate making, shaped by the grit of small business ownership, and tested by the demands of climbing the corporate ladder in a highly competitive environment.Today, I find myself branching into the world of abstract art, where visceral emotion, stream-of-consciousness, and playful narrative collide on canvas. 

My work isn't about crafting an image—it's about evoking a feeling, designing visual portals that invite a brief escape from reality. The subject, when present, often steps back, acting only as a loose anchor of familiarity while the real story emerges through the movement of color and shape. It’s a visual conversation—a clash, a blend, a tension—where color becomes a symbolic language for memory, emotion, and change.

Through my art, I explore the human psyche—the hidden spaces where memory, intuition, and imagination intersect.I allow  the process to guide me as much as I guide it. 

In trying to find a comfort zone where my style can develop and grow, I’ve learned instead to find comfort in discomfort. That ongoing sense of surprise is what keeps me deeply engaged—and it’s the same feeling I hope to share with you through every exclusive piece of art I create.

Santino Coco