Terrence Higgins Trust - 2024, Timed Auction

Felipe Chavez is a London-based artist, originally from Colombia. Through his introspective paintings created with India ink on paper, he uses his own body to explore personal struggles that come with understanding one’s identity and purpose. From the lonely and fragile moments he experiences every day being an ‘artist’, to the growing pains of forgiving and letting go of one’s youth.

In this new artwork Sun, be gentle on me, he has painted himself outside on a hot day, cautiously embracing the sun as it builds on his skin, layers of different shades of shadows. Wrapping around his body and thick strands of hairs, he is then reminded of his Colombian heritage and how the sun used to always be present and his skin was darker, and in some way, his life was kinder.

Donated by Felipe Chavez

Website: www.felipechavez.co.uk                           
Instagram: _Felipechavez