ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER, 2025
Camilo NuÑez
Muralist | Painter | Installation
From Uruguay, Resides in Lisbon Portugal
Camilo Nuñez, known as 'THEIC,' is a Uruguayan artist currently based in Lisbon, Portugal. Working as a professional artist since 2008, he explores diverse mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and textile design. Co-founding Colectivo Licuado in 2010 with fellow Uruguayan artist Florencia Durán, they specialize in large-scale figurative murals for public spaces, engaging in international projects and festivals over the last ten years. In his solo work, Camilo centers the human figure, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek mythology and classical paintings and sculpture.
MY EXPERIENCE AT THE ARROSCIA RESIDENCY
“My time at the Arroscia Residency was an invaluable experience, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the artistic process while sharing a studio with two other talented resident artists. The exchange of ideas, feedback, and creative energy with both my fellow residents and local artisans enriched the development of my work, giving the project its depth and authenticity. This residency offered the freedom to experiment with new materials and techniques, while fostering meaningful connections with the community of Pieve di Teco — an experience that has left a lasting impact on my work.”
—Camilo NuÑez, Artist-in-Residence 2025
MEET CAMILO NUÑEZ, THEIC, Arroscia Residency Artist-in-Residence 2025
During his residency Camilo has been completing an impressive series of ink paintings on delicate, thin organza fabric. We had the opportunity to ask him seven questions about his art, creative process, and sources of inspiration. Here is the video showcasing his responses.
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Echoes of Craft by Camilo Nuñez (THEIC)
Arroscia Residency – Pieve di Teco, Italy
During his time at the Arroscia Residency in Pieve di Teco, Italy, Camilo Nuñez (THEIC) developed Echoes of Craft, a series of three large-scale paintings (2 x 2 m and 1.5 x 3 m) executed in acrylic ink on synthetic organza. The works draw inspiration from the aesthetics of Art Nouveau and the Jugendstil movements of the late 19th century, particularly their depictions of the human figure and the expressive integration of typography.
The project centers on the traditional crafts practiced in Pieve di Teco — including blacksmithing, shoemaking, and the work of the maniscalco (horseshoer). Many of these trades have been sustained through three or four generations, while others have disappeared from the town’s daily life. By referencing these artisanal legacies, Nuñez’s paintings pay tribute to the manual knowledge and cultural heritage that have long shaped the identity of the community.
Each piece was conceived as site-specific and is installed along the town’s main street, Portici, renowned for its sequence of arches of varying shapes and sizes. The paintings echo the contours of the selected arches, occupying their spaces with slightly smaller dimensions. Their translucent organza surfaces engage with the architecture, light, and movement of the street, creating a subtle dialogue between the past and the present.
In a world increasingly defined by digitalization, Echoes of Craftinvites viewers to rediscover the value of tactile creation and the enduring relationship between human hands, material, and place.
Big Ideas,
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In a world increasingly defined by digitalization, Echoes of Craftinvites viewers to rediscover the value of tactile creation and the enduring relationship between human hands, material, and place.
