The selected work in this exhibition contains a harmonious and playful balance of sophistication and simplicity, highlighting each artist’s ability to convey a non restrictive and imaginative interpretation of connection to a field we call THE INNOCENCE.
Each artist in this exhibition freely expresses the core of who they are today with a sense of abandonment while exploring the innate nature of what art making is all about, the joy of expression In remembrance of their childlike imagination, where everything is magical and pure, they execute a whole disciplined series of work that depicts a blissful, dreamlike world with endless possibilities.
With an unencumbered adult sense they posses the tools and abilities to execute works of art, navigating through applied and disciplined art practices, while staying true to being playful and free
a sense of spontaneity that simultaneously takes the he timelessness of love where the phrase ‘ignorance aced with ‘awareness is bliss ’
J O D I B O N A S S I H A L E H M A S H I A N P H I L I P L E T S U I A N R A Y E R - S M I T H
M A R K A C E T E L L I
A M Y Z E R N E R K A T H E R I N E L O D G E J O H N M O N N
O P E N I N G N I G H T R E C A P V I D E O
“I am always fascinated by the innate power of color, energy, and composition that a piece of art can exude, to transport the viewer to a new realm of mystery where everything is real yet imagined ”
PHILIP LETSU uses both colors in his subjects, the attire they wear, and the places inhabited to evoke a sense of urban lifestyle and culture, while focusing on the power of memories and imagination. His artistic journey confronts issues surrounding representation with the intention to document that which is neglected: the power of innocence
“I like innovation in my works because it gives me different opinions every time and my sense of colour also adds some genuineness to the paintings I try to portray what is in me in a more familiar way.”
Smith’s work conveys an immense energy through a striking use of color The abandonment of all intellect connects his work to the essence of a true painter, where the brushstrokes are deliberate but free
“I am influenced by the Abstract Expressionists - for their emotional rawness and mark making, and also by the Renaissance - for composition, light and movement. Onto these I layer influences from contemporary culture and my own personal experience I aim to instill a classical feel into my work whilst finding new visual paths, with the result hopefully being an exploration of the purpose of painting itself ”
MARK ACETELLI is a very masterful in conveying the depth of his subject matter with soft yet intentional brushstrokes that takes the viewer into the journey of an unveiling mystery. He conveys a lot with little
“By distilling the painting down to its barest essence of color, composition and form, I seek to express the maximum with the minimal. Thus retaining an innocence and simplicity that cuts through the clutter to achieve a deeper visual dialog with the viewer.”
In her Fabric collage tapestries, Amy portrays the surreal reality and overwhelming power of the connection of human beings and nature through the lens of an ancient metaphysicians The AKASHIC RECORD, where the totality of everything that ever was, is , and will be. The timelessness of her pieces is a window to a nostalgic sense of the past where presence and future resides simultaneously and where love resides.
“When we truly understand the nature of innocence and resonate with its energy field, we lessen our fear of life’s harsher realities and open our hearts to the frequency of love that is available to us all when we awaken to the fact that, ultimately, we dwell in the Field of Innocence ”
With her seeming naive and childlike brushstrokes, Katherine Lodge fights the urge to paint the obvious and to allow her vibrant primary color selection, imagination and composition wander around from one doodle to a whole body of work where the sum is greater than the part
“I use paint like scissors to cut into shapes and give them a fresh cut paper feel. I have a strong imagination and my paintings are working best when my mind is free to wander”.
John Monn is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. His work utilizes a range of materials, creating theatrical installations, paintings, and sculptures amongst others.
Monnʼs practice currently centers around a repetitious process of gestural models sketched in 3D The models help hone fluid forms to then craft objects that inspire introspection. John also plays with scale both digitally and with physical objects presented in ways to alter perception and to spike curiosity in materials and environment
Candy color, clear coat, silver deposits over poly primer and epoxy with Cab-O-Sil on drill-mounted paint mixer with eye hook.
Price of Flowers is $150 each or $1,440 for a full set.
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