About
Arturo Castro is a Costa Rican digital artist whose creative journey blends the fluidity of music, the intricacies of biology, and the precision of computing. Through his AI-generated artwork, he invites viewers to explore a visual universe shaped by both scientific wonder and emotional depth — a space where art becomes a conversation between human intention and machine possibility.
From an early age, Arturo’s world was filled with color, rhythm, and curiosity. Fascinated by the natural world, he spent his youth immersed in the textures of plants, the patterns of cells, and the mysteries of life sciences. Biology was not just an academic interest, but a source of visual inspiration — the symmetry of a leaf, the branching of neurons, the way nature organizes chaos into beauty. This early fascination with living systems planted the seed for a visual language that would later reemerge in his digital compositions.
In parallel, Arturo developed a deep connection with music, particularly with the saxophone — an instrument he has played professionally for years. Music taught him about movement, timing, improvisation, and structure — elements that are now deeply embedded in his visual work. His background as a performer shaped his sensitivity to rhythm, harmony, and expression, which echo throughout his compositions, even when created in collaboration with artificial intelligence. Every line and texture feels like a note in a larger composition.
But it is his lifelong curiosity for technology — especially computing — that ultimately unlocked a new dimension in his artistic journey. With a background in scientific research and a professional career connected to advanced digital systems, Arturo began to explore the possibilities of AI not just as a tool, but as a creative partner. He became fascinated with how algorithms could interpret, transform, and even elevate his ideas. What started as an experiment soon evolved into a rich artistic practice where code meets canvas.
In his current body of work, Arturo uses generative AI models to create art that is both personal and universal. His pieces often reflect themes of human identity, ecological tension, inner perception, and cultural memory. He is particularly drawn to visual contradictions: the organic and the synthetic, the abstract and the figurative, the intimate and the vast. His creative process is iterative and thoughtful, often beginning with a feeling, a musical phrase, or a natural structure — and evolving through a dialogue with AI tools that reinterpret those inputs with surreal and sometimes unexpected results.
Contact
+506 88366433
info@tesseart.studio
11504 Montes de Oca
San Jose, Costa Rica