Julian Caridi was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. He received his Bachelor of Communications (2016) from Champlain College in Vermont, USA. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, where he is engaged in abstract painting. His work reflects an interest in memory and the non-linear notion of time: the present, the past and the future merge in the line of his paintings. Each piece is the manifestation of his experiences and relationships with others and with himself, made with the urgency of now. Certain recurring symbols in his work —such as the heart, the circle and the flower— constantly evolve, not only visually, but also because they acquire different meanings according to each creation. In addition to his use of mixed materials and self-taught techniques, Julián uses the titles of his paintings to give his pieces an additional dimension. Through color and text, he invites the viewer to look within themselves, to find their own truth, even if only for a moment.