Greivin A. Salas is an upcoming Costa Rican artist who expresses an intense feeling for the beauty, bounty, and mystery of the landscape of his country. Raised in the natural setting of the rural countryside bounded by rivers, forests, animals, plants, and...
Read MoreGreivin A. Salas is an upcoming Costa Rican artist who expresses an
intense feeling for the beauty, bounty, and mystery of the landscape of
his country. Raised in the natural setting of the rural countryside bounded by
rivers, forests, animals, plants, and commercial horticulture, his work
reflects a unique interpretation of his close connection with the natural world
he was born into.
Recent solo shows:
2025, EARTH Day. On April 22nd his show “Connecting
the Roots” was opened at the Sophia Wannamaker Gallery in Centro
Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, San Jose, Costa Rica (April 22nd to
May 10th).
2023, Asamblea Legislativa de Costa
Rica. On August 22nd the Second
Collection entitled “Magical Forests in Danger” was presented at the Costa
Rican Legislative Assembly, San Jose, Costa Rica. The flagship piece “Magical
Forests in Danger,” is on a 99-year loan to the Costa Rican Legislative
Assembly.
2022, COP 27, 27th Conference of
the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm el
Sheij, Egypt – Global Competition - ClimaTech
Run - COP27 global competition for startups & digital artists. "Deforestation" was chosen as the
second of three most inspiring stories to win globally and be
exhibited at COP 27.
2022, EARTH Day 2022. On April 22nd the digital exhibition
"The
Living Colors: A Journey into the Transformation of Costa Rican Rural
Landscapes” was launched on YouTube. In this
dream-like video the viewer enters the setting of thick, humid forests filled
with bursts of tropical sunlight. One feel encapsulated within the beauty,
bounty and mystery of a world that conveys the feeling of deep shadows and
bursts of gorgeous color. The collection contains 18 selected pieces. It has
close to 4800 views by May 1st, 2025.
The overall message of his work deals
with a timeless story of human migration and occupation of pristine natural
landscapes, their ensuing transformation, and much needed conservation today. It
raises awareness - through original pieces of art - of the wealth of and the
dangers to the remaining tropical forests in Costa Rica and the world.
Through all his collections one feel encapsulated within the
beauty, bounty and mystery of a world that conveys the feeling of deep shadows
and gorgeous colors.
