Mauricio Aybar Andrea Castiglione

Mauricio Aybar and Andrea Castiglione are a husband-and-wife artist team based on the Gold Coast, Australia, with a passion for creating public art and site-specific mosaic installations, murals, and sculptures. With a collaborative approach, they have completed over 70 art installations throughout Australia and abroad, working closely with designers, architects, builders, and communities to integrate their art seamlessly into the spaces they inhabit. Their artistic style is influenced by Picasso’s Cubist periods, featuring fragmented forms, abstracted perspectives, and dreamlike elements. Their mosaics pay tribute to Picasso’s genius while inviting viewers to see iconic works through a new lens. Mauricio and Andrea blend Spanish artistic heritage with the natural beauty of the Gold Coast, creating a visual language that connects their roots with their surroundings and explores themes of identity, migration, and belonging. Their art has been showcased at various exhibitions and events, including the Brisbane Design Show, The Other Art Fair, Aspire Gallery, Mount Nathan Winery, and Maurimosaic Art Studio. They have also been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Magazine as Best Luxury Artwork and featured as Artist of the Month by The Art List. Through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations, Mauricio and Andrea engage the local community, enhancing the environment and fostering a sense of shared identity. Inspired by artists like Picasso, Dalí, and Miró, Mauricio and Andrea redefine mosaic art by pushing boundaries, exploring new forms and perspectives, and inviting viewers to see familiar subjects in a new light. By embodying the essence of these legendary artists, they contribute to the narrative of Spanish art and ensure its legacy thrives through their contemporary mosaic creations. Their work reflects joy, emotion, and spontaneity, harmonizing tradition with modernity and inspiring fellow artists to explore their own diverse influences...Read Less