Francisco Diaz Scotto
Francisco Diaz Scotto (b. 1986) is a painter and architect from Argentina. Diaz Scotto maintains a dual artistic practice of studio paintings on canvas alongside large scale public murals. His murals, which are related to his conventional architecture background but also serve as a stark departure, stem from the artist's perception of public space work as "urban acupuncture". Most of Diaz Scotto's murals attempt to make light of areas that are usually ignored, some relegated from the irregular and non-inclusive urban designs. These murals begin not simply with a location or facade which operate as a canvas for his painting, but rather serve as an attempt to orient the viewer in creating a dialogue that is respectful of the immediate natural environment. The artist references local flora in both his murals and paintings, flora which he finds growing in the cracks of sidewalks or a facade of a mural's building or around his atelier's neighborhood. The artist believes that the cracks generated by deficient construction processes are a reflection of the human need to control space for a rational and autarkic use and that by taking the small plants that grow within these cracks Diaz Scotto utilizes his work as a mechanism to question modern societal methods and perceptions. In his atelier, Francisco applies these same mechanisms when creating a new body of studio work. Using deeply personal reflection, the artist uses memories and emotions from his past roots as a missionary to create canvas paintings that represent a myriad of home scenes, outdoor jungles, twilight hours and the occasional house dog.
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"For The Love Of Dog" Group Exhibition
19 Aug - 9 Sep 2023 Hashimoto Contemporary LAHashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present For The Love Of Dog, a group exhibition toasting lifelong relationships between (hu)man and dog. We are excited to partner with the nonprofit dog...Read more -
Francisco Díaz Scotto - "Where Dreams Touch Ground"
22 Jul - 12 Aug 2023 Hashimoto Contemporary LAHashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Where Dreams Touch Ground, a solo exhibition by Argentinian painter and architect Francisco Díaz Scotto. The exhibition will be Díaz Scotto's second solo presentation...Read more -
"Vessel" group exhibition
11 Jun - 2 Jul 2022 Hashimoto Contemporary LAHashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Vessel - a group exhibition inspired by the classical form and motif found throughout art history and contemporary art practices alike. Laden with symbolic...Read more -
Francisco Diaz Scotto - "Patio Misionero"
15 - 29 Jan 2022 Hashimoto Contemporary SFSAN FRANCISCO - Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Patio Misionero - the debut solo exhibition by Argentinian-based artist Francisco Diaz Scotto (Pastel). The artists large scale paintings bring to...Read more
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Opening Reception: For the Love of Dog
August 24, 2023Artists (from left to right) Matthew Kam, Nicholas Bono Kennedy, Mike Chattem, Debra Broz, Michael McGregor, Luke Pelletier, Brandon Vosika, Kristen Liu Wong, Thomas Martinez...Read more -
Opening Reception: Francisco Díaz Scotto "Where Dreams Touch Ground," and Liz Flores "Remedios"
July 29, 2023Artist Francisco Díaz Scotto with Meera Even if the attendees of Hashimoto Contemporary LA's double opening on July 22nd suffered from heat exhaustion, you wouldn't...Read more -
OPENING RECEPTION: "VESSEL" GROUP EXHIBITION
June 16, 2022Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the opening of Vessel a group show curriated by Dasha Matsuura at Hashimoto Contemporary Los...Read more -
Installation: Francisco Diaz Scotto "Patio Misionero"
January 20, 2022Hashimoto Contemporary San Francisco is pleased to present Patio Misionero a new solo exhibition by Argentinian-based artist Francisco Diaz Scotto (Pastel). Due to the pandemic,...Read more