“My artistic practice emerges as a means to explore memory, the passage of time, and the complex relationship we have with our existence. In each work, I layer sensations, both consciously and unconsciously retained, that still linger within me. These layers function as fragments of memories and emotions that emerge during the creative process, evoking traces of history and wear. I am particularly drawn to the interaction of figures, lights, and shadow, as I find in these elements a symbolic language that transcends the rational.
The pictorial gesture becomes an extension of the body and the psyche, a tool to access what often remains hidden. Painting becomes a space for searching and contemplation, where the visual engages in silent dialogue with the emotional. In that dialogue, I aim to unravel the folds of both individual and collective memory, acknowledging the fragility of time and the way it shapes our perception of self and of the world around us.”
Felipe Schiffrin (Chile, 1969) is a visual artist whose current practice focuses on painting. Initially trained in Audiovisual Communication and Film at the University of Arts, Sciences and Communications (UNIACC). Over nearly three decades, including fourteen years living in Mexico, he pursued a career as a photographer and cinematographer, collaborating with record labels, fashion magazines, and advertising agencies in several countries. Over time, it became increasingly important to carry out personal work related to his introspective evolution. Since 2021, Schiffrin has channeled his experience and visual sensitivity, dedicating himself completely to one of his greatest passions: painting. He currently resides and works in Santiago, Chile.
