Philippe Viejo

Philippe Viejo’s work unfolds as a visual journey shaped by movement, memory, and human connection. A lifelong traveler, his paintings capture the raw beauty of the world through a distinctive technique combining resin, glass, and layered transparency, what he calls “shards of life.” His compositions oscillate between abstraction and figuration, where light, texture, and color evoke both urban intensity and intimate reflection. Deeply influenced by his time in Mexico City, Viejo explores the duality of humanity, its brilliance and its complexity. Each work becomes a passage between inner and outer worlds, inviting viewers to reflect on their own paths through life.

Born in France, Philippe Viejo is a painter whose life and art are inseparable from travel. From an early age, he explored the world aboard a boat built with his father, an experience that shaped his sensitivity to movement, nature, and cultural diversity. He later refined his artistic practice at the National School of Fine Arts, quickly gaining recognition, winning the Ingres Prize at just 20 years old.

Viejo’s journey has continued across continents, from extended stays in the Caribbean to a transformative expedition through the Americas, spanning from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska. His time in Mexico City, where he experienced the 2017 earthquake, marked a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution and opened the door to an international presence.

Over the past decade, he has developed a distinctive technique using resin and glass, creating layered, luminous surfaces that embody his concept of “shards of life.” His work has gradually moved beyond figuration toward a more personal visual language driven by material, movement, and light.

Now exhibited internationally, Viejo’s paintings reflect a lived experience, capturing both the visible world and the inner landscapes that define it.