Contemporary Spanish Artist | Creator of Shido シド

Not portraits. Presences.

There is something unmistakable about a painting by Ricardo CID シド. The asymmetrical gaze, the unexpected proportions, the fragmented planes of colour and a distinctive way of interpreting the human figure.

His characters feel familiar, yet they belong to no one in particular. Their identities remain open, somewhere between reality, memory and imagination, leaving room for each viewer to find something personal in them.

Based in Madrid, Ricardo CID シド is a Spanish contemporary painter with more than 30 years of artistic experience. His professional background in design, visual identity and communication has also shaped his approach to composition, balance and the power of an image to stay in the mind.

Over time, this search for a more personal form of expression has led to Shido シド, his own distinctive painting style.

Shido シド | A Visual Language of His Own

Shido シド brings together figurative neo-expressionism, geometry, abstraction and influences from urban art.

Forms are fragmented, proportions are altered and colour becomes an essential part of the narrative. Carefully balanced surfaces coexist with expressive brushwork and palette-knife textures, where the physical presence of paint is as important as the image itself.

The asymmetrical gaze is one of Ricardo CID シド's most recognisable signatures. Eyes that differ in size, colour or expression give his figures a distinctive personality and emotional depth.

But Shido シド goes far beyond the face.

It is present in the composition, the movement of forms, the contrasts of colour and the relationship between characters and their surroundings.

Rather than reproducing reality as it appears, Ricardo CID シド interprets it through a visual language of his own.

Each painting tells a different story, yet all share a recognisable artistic identity.

The Art of Living With a Painting

A home can be beautifully decorated and still reveal very little about the person who lives there.

Some paintings are chosen because they match a sofa, a wall colour or a particular trend. When the interior changes, the reason for choosing them may disappear.

Ricardo CID シド approaches painting differently.

An original artwork can belong in a space without depending on its decoration. It can accompany someone for years, move from one home to another and continue to hold meaning, even as everything around it changes.

In his paintings, colour catches the eye, but it is the characters, their expressions and the unexpected details that invite a closer look.

A figure may suggest a different story depending on who is looking at it. Something unnoticed at first can become the detail that matters most years later.

That ongoing relationship between painting and viewer is central to his work.

For Ricardo CID シド, art and interior design are not separate worlds. A painting can engage with architecture, materials, furniture and light, bringing balance or becoming the focal point of a room without losing its own identity.

For an interior designer, an original painting can become the starting point of a project rather than its final accessory. For a collector, it can be a deeply personal choice, reflecting individual taste, experiences and a particular way of seeing the world.

A painting does not always have to adapt to everything around it. Sometimes it is the painting that gives the entire space its character.

Interior design tells us something about a space. Art can tell us something about the person who lives there.

Art Collections | Different Worlds, One Identity

Ricardo CID シド's work develops through different contemporary art collections, each with its own character, subjects and visual references.

PRESENCIAS explores the human figure and emotional expression. KLYBO brings together contemporary characters and cultural references reinterpreted through the artist's personal vision. NO RULES | SIN REGLAS opens a new chapter of creative freedom, transforming everyday scenes, memories and imagination into unexpected compositions.

Each collection explores a different side of his artistic practice, but all are connected by Shido シド, the visual language that makes a Ricardo CID シド painting recognisable beyond any individual series.

Exhibitions, Art Fairs & International Presence

Throughout his career, Ricardo CID シド has participated in group exhibitions, contemporary art fairs and private presentations of original paintings for international collectors.

His artistic activity has reached countries across five continents, primarily through private showrooms and collector presentations, including events in Hong Kong, Dubai and Japan.

International Recognition & Publications

2026 | Art4Competition — 100% Art Figuration & Abstract Art

Three original paintings by Ricardo CID シド achieved Top 10 rankings in the international Portrait / Character category:

• 5th Place — AELIA
  
• 7th Place — DANTE
  
• 9th Place — COSMOPOLITAN QUIXOTE
  

All three artworks were featured in the French art magazine ART EXHIBITION | 100% Art Figuration & Abstract Art, published in both digital and print editions.

This recognition highlights the distinctive visual identity connecting different works by Ricardo CID シド through his signature artistic language, Shido シド.

Official competition:

Art4Competition — International Art Competition

Magazine publication:

Read ART EXHIBITION | 100% Art Figuration & Abstract Art — Digital Edition

Selected Exhibitions & Events

2026 | 93rd Salón de Otoño — Madrid, Spain

Selected artwork: Cosmopolitan Quixote.

Asociación Española de Pintores y Escultores (AEPE).

Casa de Vacas, Retiro Park, Madrid.

29 October – 29 November 2026.

2026 | THE PUNK ¬ C.O_2.0

International contemporary art group exhibition featuring 30 artists.

5–19 November 2026.

2026 | Artist Experience

Participation in a contemporary art event.

2026 | People Art Gallery — Madrid, Spain

Group exhibition organised by Ricardo CID シド alongside two fellow artists.

2025 | Akelarre Art Fair — Madrid, Spain

Contemporary art fair.

Galería de Arte Palermo H — Buenos Aires, Argentina

International group exhibition.

Madrid & Barcelona — Spain

Participation in various group exhibitions.

Hong Kong · Dubai · Japan

Private art showrooms and presentations of original paintings for collectors.

Permanent Gallery Presence

A selection of original paintings by Ricardo CID シド is on permanent display at People Art Gallery, Calle Cristóbal Bordiú 8, Madrid, Spain.

Original Contemporary Art & Collecting

Every painting by Ricardo CID シド is a unique, original artwork, personally created and signed by the artist.

Each piece is accompanied by a physical Certificate of Authenticity and NFC-enabled digital authentication linked to the individual artwork.

His original contemporary paintings are available to private collectors, galleries and interior design professionals in Spain and internationally.

Discover the collections, explore available original artworks or enquire about a particular painting through the artist's official website.

Official Website: www.ricardocid.art

Contact: cidpaintings@gmail.com