Nomad

In NOMAD, Azor Pazcoguin strips his art down to the essentials, exploring the complex simplicity and depths of monochromes. This latest solo show transforms concrete surfaces and layered textures into visual poetry, capturing the quiet power of structures and journeys alike. With each painting, Pazcoguin composes a tactile experience that’s as much about feeling as it is about seeing.

The works in NOMAD might appear grounded at first glance (with one literally labeled in Japanese kanji as underground), yet they tell stories of movement and identity, place and bearing. With the subtle yet clear layering of text on his Apt. pieces—This Place contrasting with Displace, Undercover seeking Exit—Pazcoguin’s brush brings to life the facades of buildings, playing with their storeys and shadows, recalling the places one’s traveled to and the transient connections left behind. In his hands, concrete becomes a symbol—both a marker of stability and a reminder of the ever-shifting stages of life. With 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person, however, his surface interventions serve as mutable markers for the evolving personas we wear, mirroring the identities we adopt as we navigate different places and circumstances. They remind us that who we were before probably is way different from who we are now, while V and B beckon us to embark on new road trips and exciting adventures to find out more things about ourselves and the world.

As these monochromatic pieces invite viewers to experience the pervading changeability of people and places, Pazcoguin’s careful layering and scraping techniques evoke a sense of grounding, as if each work is imbued with the weight of memories and miles traveled. Despite their restrained palette, his pieces are rich with tactile depth, revealing new details with each glance and shadow, urging audiences to touch, linger, and reflect on their own journeys.

NOMAD reminds us that we’re all travelers, cruising through a life of shifting landscapes and continuous reinvention. Pazcoguin’s art is a pause on this endless road, offering a moment to see where we’ve been and consider where we’re going next. It’s a timeless message for anyone seeking connection, simplicity, and the meaning behind the marks we leave behind.