Renowned Sevillian painter Salustiano García is the subject of an in-depth interview published by Infomag Magazine, in which he reflects on his artistic philosophy, creative process, and the visual language that has earned him international recognition. Known for his striking figurative works, Salustiano discusses how his practice bridges tradition and contemporaneity, drawing from Renaissance painting, pop aesthetics, and global visual culture to create images that challenge stereotypes within contemporary art.
Throughout the interview, the artist defends beauty, spirituality, and tenderness as central, and often undervalued, elements in today’s artistic discourse. Rejecting overt symbolism and didactic social critique, Salustiano advocates for beauty as a subtle but powerful vehicle for reflection, capable of disarming the viewer and opening emotional and intellectual space. He also explores recurring themes in his work such as innocence, vulnerability, and love understood as a universal, sustaining force, particularly in series like Love is Pop. Rather than fixed narratives, his paintings offer poetic ambiguity, inviting viewers into a contemplative experience rooted in serenity, emotional depth, and a renewed way of seeing the human condition.