
Fernando Mejía Buitrago is a Colombian artist whose background in industrial design intertwines with his artistic practice, resulting in work that is profoundly reflective and formally precise. His art focuses on drawing—using pencil, pen, and fineliner—and is inspired by a Renaissance perspective that prioritizes the human over the divine. Influenced by artists such as Luis Caballero, Juan Antonio Roda, and David Manzur, Fernando conceives aesthetics as an experience in itself: free of conflict, free of aggression, but laden with contemplative power. He is currently exploring sculpture and plans to expand his creative universe into disciplines like jewelry, furniture, and textiles.
"Journey of the Skin" is a series of drawings that explore the male figure from an aesthetic and serene perspective. Inspired by the Renaissance and artists such as Michelangelo, Luis Caballero, and David Manzur, Fernando Mejía seeks to represent the body as a symbol of beauty—free from violence or excess, focused solely on contemplation.
Through drawing—his preferred medium due to the demand for precision and skill—the artist offers a reflection on art without conflict, where the skin becomes an emotional and timeless landscape. More than telling stories, his work invites a calm gaze, free of prejudice, and encourages finding in the human form a point of reconciliation with beauty.