Camilo Bustamante is a visual artist whose work sits at the intersection of stillness, precision, and quiet emotional depth. With a foundation in photography, his practice centres on balance — between light and shadow, softness and structure, contemplation and clarity.
For Poetica, Camilo presents a series of modern still life photographs that distil objects to their essence. His images lean toward restraint: clean lines, diffused light, and a sense of calm that allows form to take the lead. Each composition feels carefully measured without ever tipping into rigidity. Instead, Camilo’s work breathes — spacious, grounded, and attuned to a refined visual rhythm.
Where some artists seek drama, Camilo looks for equilibrium. He treats light almost as a sculptural material, shaping the atmosphere around each object until it rests in perfect tension. The result is a contemporary approach to still life that feels thoughtful and exacting, yet warmly human.
His photographs offer a counterbalance within Poetica: moments of modern clarity among organic textures, expressive mark-making, and hand-built forms. Together, they round out the exhibition’s central theme — the beauty of noticing — reminding viewers that poetry can be found in the simplest arrangements of shape, tone, and space.
'balanced forms' #1 Photographic print artwork by Camilo Bustamante available at Lara Hutton Concept Gallery & Store