Miguel Tio

Whispers from the Soul

As a visionary artist, I aim to depict what “cannot be seen.” Often, I experience visions of my paintings in dreams, meditations, and altered states of consciousness before bringing them into form. During the creative process, I also channel or draw from the collective consciousness, and at times, the final result of a painting can differ greatly from the original idea.

For me, the feelings and emotions present during the conception of a work are essential. They become embedded within the piece, and this energetic imprint is what the observer ultimately perceives. Vision, together with mastery of one’s craft, shapes the artist’s unique visual language.

The body of work I have created throughout my artistic career varies from one painting to another in subject matter. Much of my inspiration arises from my inner world, but it is also influenced by the outer world—by what is happening on our planet and affecting us all. I strive, to express these influences from a more transcendental perspective.

I hope that my work, in some way, uplifts the viewer’s vibration; like whispers from the soul that may plant seeds for the awakening of our full potential. Through this awakening, we may begin to create the much-needed changes in our troubled world, stirring a deeper awareness of the power we each hold to transform it for the better.