About
Sayil Moes is an artist, architect, and sculptor who views his work as a continuous journey into the depths of the human subconscious. His training in architecture and advanced design, combined with an innate artistic sensitivity that began at the age of two in his hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, has enabled him to not only shape physical space but also build bridges into the subconscious. He studied in Los Angeles and Athens, gaining a multicultural perspective that permeates his work, where charcoal—his medium of choice—is not just a tool but a conduit into the unexplored.
Each of Sayil’s works is a portal, an invitation to cross the threshold between the tangible and the emotional, between what can be seen and what can be felt. In his process, chaos is welcome; there are no preconceived plans, only an openness to the moment, allowing forms to emerge as fragments of memory, emotions, and desires. Using charcoal, Sayil works with a material that is both primal and timeless, connecting the present with the ancestral past.
Architecture has taught him to create spaces, but in his art, Sayil designs emotional landscapes. His strokes build invisible structures where light and shadow not only play a visual role but also reveal tensions between what is said and what is unsaid. What may seem abstract at first glance becomes an emotional narrative, where each piece invites the viewer to discover something about themselves.
Artist Statement
Art has been my language for as long as I can remember. At the age of two, I began creating forms on paper, guided by an internal need to express what words couldn’t describe. My process is essentially a dialogue with chaos. I don’t seek to control each line; instead, I surrender to the moment, allowing forms to arise spontaneously, as if they were waiting to be discovered.
I use charcoal because it is raw and direct, because its history is deeply connected with humanity. In my hands, it becomes a medium for exploring the subconscious, for tracing the fragments of emotions that usually remain hidden. My figures do not follow the rules of realism; they are manifestations of what we cannot or do not want to say.
I am not interested in technical perfection but in the truth that emerges from imperfection. I leave the marks of the process visible because, in them, I find authenticity. Each piece is a reflection not only of my inner world but of what we all carry within. I invite the viewer to pause, to look beyond the surface, to explore their own silences, and to discover the emotions we share as human beings, even though we rarely verbalize them.
Additionally, I document and share my entire creative process through social media. It’s a way to connect not only with other artists but also with the public, allowing them to witness the evolution of each piece from conception to completion. Through this exchange, I invite others to engage in the magic of the creative process, to see art not only as a finished product but as a shared journey.
