Gonzalo’s first love is painting, though he explores muralism and sculpture. He has also ventured into the world of puppetry (winning the Green Room Award for Best Puppet Show) and has even written short stories. Gonzalo holds exhibitions of his artwork at local galleries. Check the website for exhibition details: GONZALO VARELA and see his work online at: Gallery — GONZALO VARELA

“I paint societies built upon the ruins of others, where the discontinuity of established forms has given rise to something new, something inexplicable to the human mind. Machines that cultivate humans for their own benefit. All of humanity reduced to a disposable resource at the whim of an invisible consumer.”

Gonzalo has a fine arts degree and holds small group painting classes designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced painters who want to develop their own visual language. These are personalised classes focussed on observation, composition, colour and creative expression within a relaced and supportive environment. See workshop details at: Workshops — GONZALO VARELA