Sebas Velasco's paintings have an evocative power that’s akin to stumbling upon a hidden, nocturnal world—one that’s shadowed and raw, yet humming with a quiet vibrancy. There are the colors of the night and the echoes of youth culture, even in places that feel abandoned and empty. There is life here. There is movement and sound. Velasco has this way of capturing urban landscapes and portraits that almost breathe with life—there’s grit and romance, an authenticity that speaks to a world full of whispered stories and unspoken dreams.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly presents The Morning Will Change Everything, the debut solo museum exhibition by Spanish artist Sebas Velasco. As the gallery notes, "Inspired by the Sarajevo-based band Indexi’s song of the same name, the exhibition features original works on canvas that explore urban landscapes and human stories, drawn from a decade of travel and research across the region.
You stand in front of one of his canvases, and you're not just looking at paint on surface; you're looking at moments, at lives. Maybe it's the way he uses light—emerging from darkness like an idea just about to burst—or the way his subjects appear contemplative, as if on the brink of changing everything. His work is cinematic, framed by the edges of urban existence, where the everyday mingles with the extraordinary. Velasco paints not just what is seen, but what is felt and often overlooked.
In Velasco’s world, there's a distinct pulse—a blend of nostalgia and a youthful defiance, reminding us that every city holds secrets waiting to be unveiled, and every person has a story waiting to be told. Each piece draws you in, whispering tales of late-night adventures, the buzz of fluorescent lights, and the poetic solitude found in cityscapes. It's not just art; it’s an invitation to observe, to feel, and perhaps most importantly, to understand. —Evan Pricco
