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MILANO ART & DESIGN WEEK 2025

Bio

David Zolo

David Zolo is a Colombian artist from the city of Medellín.

At 35 years old, he currently divides his time between Milan, Italy; Santa Elena, Colombia—a town renowned for its flowers, where he maintains his painting and sculpture workshop; and Miami, USA.

The artist draws inspiration from his extensive travels and experiences, having visited 29 countries and lived in Germany, Argentina, France, the USA, Italy, and his native Colombia, where he is deeply inspired by the country's floricultural traditions.

David Zolo creates his art pieces using roses from Colombia and Italy. This unique technique not only defines his artistic style but also allows him to draw inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of these regions.

“From a very young age, roses were very important to me. I have the memory as a child of having gone to an event that takes place every year in the city of Medellín called "El Desfile de Silleteros"

This is the central event of the Feria De Las Flores in Medellín, you can see millions of flowers loaded in chairs on the back of "Silleteros" that make up works of art inspired by beautiful landscapes, portraits and messages with values.”

“The "silleteros" are a great inspiration for my artistic life, they are “Campesinos” people from the village of Santa Elena, who from generation to generation compose these works of art with a great variety of flowers that grow in the mountains and forests of Santa Elena in Medellin”.

“In 2018, after having traveled through South America and Europe, I made the decision to open my art and ceramics workshop in Santa Elena surrounded by all these flowers that inspired me with their beauty and colors. When I started to paint, I discovered that using roses as a brush, I managed to create textures and movements that I like, and I also managed to immortalize each of those roses forever in my paintings, like poetry”.

“This is how my technique of painting with roses was born, mainly to the inspiration of Colombian flower growers but also to the way that each unique Colombian rose leave forever in my paintings”.

David Zolo

The Language of the Roses' is a collection that explores the symbolism and hidden meaning of roses. Inspired by Italy's rich culture, fashion, and art, where this collection will be created, I seek to reveal the secret language of roses through vibrant colors and delicate textures.

Each rose is a story, a feeling, a silent message waiting to be uncovered. This collection is an emotional and visual journey that celebrates the beauty and poetry of nature, infused with the essence of Italy."

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The Last art collection is called Gïo, in honor of his mother (Guiomar Scarlet Tamayo) who passed away in 2021.

The artist with this collection wanted to remember his mother who was always a great motivation in his artistic life.

In this collection he wants to share feelings and memories lived using art as his way of expression.

There are two essential things in this collection, the light that will allow us to discover the work of art in its entirety and the roses that he uses as brushes in his own technique of abstract art.

Everything under control

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Collection: Gïo.

Technique: Drip

Year: 2024

Colombia te amo!

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Collection: Gïo.

Technique: Acrylic , painting with Roses.

Year: 2024

Scarlett

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Title: Scarlett.

Collection: Gïo.

Technique: Mixed (acrylic & oil, painting with roses)

Year: 2022

Poésie Bleue

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Title: Poésie Bleue.

Collection: Gïo.

Technique: Mixed (acrylic & oil, painting with roses)

Year: 2023

Title: Un Regard Doré

Collection: Gïo

Technique: Mixed (acrylic & oil, painting with roses)

Year: 2023

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Title: Tu m'aime encore, et moi Je t'aime un peu plus fort

Collection: Gïo

Technique: Acrylic, painting with roses.

Year: 2023

Un Regard Doré

Tu m'aime encore, et moi Je t'aime un peu plus fort

Tranquillité

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Title: Poésie Bleue.

Collection: Gïo.

Technique: Mixed (acrylic & oil, painting with roses)

Year: 2022

Tranquillité

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Rayito de sol

Title: Rayito de Sol.

Collection: Gïo

Technique: Mixed (acrylic & oil, painting with roses)

Year: 2021

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Espérame en el Arcoíris.

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December 26th

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Title: You got me in Love again.

Collection: Gïo

Technique: Ceramic and Wood

Year: 2023

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Past Exhibitions

London, UK

Miami, US