Fabian Monge

Fabian Monge is a contemporary painter, drawer and 3D artist who explores visions, shapes, and forms to investigate and interpret human experiences. His artistic philosophy is grounded in the investigation of the subconscious, both individual and collective.

Seen as exploratory, his work often engaging with societal issues and the human imagination. He is particularly interested in the similarities and differences between concepts and perceptions of definition and vision, as well as the study of optical illusions and human homogeneity. By questioning what makes us different from one another, Monge positions himself as an explorer, always seeking to understand and communicate the diverse ways in which humans experience the world.

Furthermore, Monge’s work explores the spirituality of human reality, drawing significant inspiration from scientific illustrations. He strives to explore the fantastical and subconscious aspects of human existence, creating a dialogue between the rational and the imaginative. This blend of scientific curiosity and artistic exploration makes his work unique and thought-provoking, engaging with their own subconscious and the broader human experience.

Often following a series-based approach, his work explores different themes. One notable series is called “Meaningless Data”, which features paintings of abstract shapes, forms and colours that distort our points of view, and offer us different perceptions. Monge approaches colour in this series as waves and vibrations on the canvas. Another series is “Big Bang Continues”, which questions human vision and instincts, asking what we see without understanding and the ways childlike wonder changes observation. This series encourages openness to new experiences and challenges preconceived notions with playfulness and curiosity.

Why We Love This Artist
Fabian is a thinker, and spending time with his work — or better still, hearing him talk about it — reorients how you see. A keen observer of the world around him, he creates paintings that make you stop and question your own perception, but never heavily; there is a playfulness to them, almost a nudge from artist to viewer. We presented his work at Future Fair NYC in 2025 and it attracted significant attention from visitors — his ideas resonate well beyond Costa Rica.