Artist’s Statement:
The series “Oceano” includes beach scenes from Brazil, Spain, Portugal and USA, and focuses on the variety of people that come together at beaches everywhere, viewed from far and sometimes near. Alberto Coto has worked on the theme for over ten years and was originally inspired by the work of Massimo Vitali; however Coto is interested in the individual and intimate experience,, exploring what appear to be connections between strangers (engaged in similar gestures or simultaneous movements), but who are not actually in contact. Coto’s images also draw us close into spaces where we feel comfortable, highlighting details of the individuals, revealing uniqueness and personal narratives. The use of the scale in the different environments, textures and bright colors invite the viewer to connect with the feelings we all experience during a day at the beach.