ACACIABERMUDEZ

Using adult animation icons and pixelated arcade-like language, Acacia Bermudez’s paintings reflect her stream of consciousness. Navigating the optical extremes of the human senses, Bermudez uses recognizable characters from South Park, The Simpsons, and other animated figures as an exploration of how she processes information through the media she consumes The information relies mostly on visual sensations rather than emotional attachment. The artist uses oil paint to portray abstract neon compositions that do not stick to one dimension Some of the imagery in her pieces are flat while others may be painted dimensionally or scribbled in layers. Bermudez’s collection of work leaves some room for the viewer to explore their connections to the characters represented. She primarily focuses on transforming said characters into compositions and situations that typically are unexpected Bermudez’s goal is to obscure the icons so much that it creates an atmosphere opposite to the television shows they originate from. She also explores different formal techniques within the spectrum of oil paint and pastel.

Homer’s Ascension

50”x47 1⁄2”, Oil paint and oil pastel on paper 2023