Nico Amortegui Latin-Influenced Neo-Expressionism Painting

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Artist: Nico Amortegui (b. Bogotá, Colombia)
Title: Alabama
Medium: Acrylic on plywood (a classic substrate of Amortegui’s early studio practice)
… Read more Artist: Nico Amortegui (b. Bogotá, Colombia)
Title: Alabama
Medium: Acrylic on plywood (a classic substrate of Amortegui’s early studio practice)
Dimensions: 48'' x 72'' (Large format)
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist’s studio

Artwork Description: Alabama is a commanding, large-scale early masterpiece by Colombian-born artist Nico Amortegui. Measuring four by six feet, this work exemplifies the raw, physical energy that defines Amortegui’s foundational period. Executed in vibrant acrylic on heavy plywood, the painting showcases his signature blend of Neo-Expressionism, Art Brut, and Latin American folk influence. Painted spontaneously without preliminary sketches, Alabama captures an urgent, uninhibited flow of motion and emotion—turning raw wood into a monumental canvas of storytelling, color, and texture. Purchased directly from the artist's studio, this piece offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a pivotal early work from an artist whose market presence and institutional representation continue to grow nationwide.

About the Artist & Key Accolades: Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and working in the U.S. since the late 1990s, Nico Amortegui has established himself as one of the Southeast’s most prominent contemporary figurative artists and muralists. His work frequently explores themes of immigration, resilience, and identity, drawing stylistic comparisons to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso for its intuitive figuration and expressive power.

Museum Exhibitions & Public Collections: Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (Washington, D.C.)The Mint Museum (Charlotte, NC), Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, NC), The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (Charlotte, NC), McColl Center for Art + Innovation, and Art Basel Miami (Espitia Gallery)

Corporate & Private Collections: Amortegui’s paintings and large-scale site-specific installations are held in notable collections, including: Bank of America, Duke Energy / Mary Riddle Duke Foundation, Graubündner Cantonal Bank & Bank Syz (Switzerland), and Numerous private collections across the United States and Europe See less