Oscar Murillo

Murillo studied at the University of Westminster before earning his MA from the Royal College of Art in 2012. His distinctive approach quickly gained attention. Early works often incorporated elements such as his father's former chocolate factory, using found materials and processes associated with labour and industry. This period established his interest in the material conditions of art production.

His projects often extend over long periods, sometimes involving collaborations or public interventions. For instance, his Frequencies project, started in 2013, distributes blank canvases to schools worldwide for children to draw on, later collecting and exhibiting them. This ongoing work explores ideas of cultural memory and the universality of childhood expression, connecting diverse communities through art.

Murillo's work spans painting, sculpture, installation, and performance. He frequently employs a raw, tactile aesthetic, using materials like canvas scraps, dirt, and industrial elements. His large-scale paintings, often created by working directly on the studio floor, combine gestural abstraction with fragments of text or imagery, reflecting a continuous dialogue with his personal history and broader social concerns.