Prismatic Realities

September 28, 2024 - October 25, 2024

Opening: Saturday 28th of September 2024 4PM - 6PM

Artspace Warehouse is thrilled to present Prismatic Realities, a dynamic exhibition that celebrates the richness of culture through diverse artistic perspectives. The collection brings together bold, vibrant works alongside more contemplative pieces, each offering a unique window into the world around us. Prismatic Realities invites viewers to explore the stories and experiences that shape our global community, capturing the essence of cultural expression in every piece. This exhibition is a testament to the power of art in reflecting the complex, multifaceted nature of reality.

Swedish artist Tommy Lennartsson draws on the visual culture of street and pop art when creating his original vibrant mixed-media artworks. He employs a mix of abstract and figurative elements that give nods to neo-expressionism, faux-naїf, pop, and geometric abstraction schools of art. Lennartsson builds up his canvases with charcoal, acrylic, ink, and spray paint, and occasionally sews and stitches elements together to create striking scenes that ignite the viewer’s imagination.

By combining materials such as found fabrics, Lennartsson creates a patchwork with different elements for his expressionist canvases. The unique and playful compositions entice the viewer to use their imagination to decipher the artist’s intention.

Lennartsson's work has been featured in the Spanish arts and culture magazine Lamono and was selected as the cover art for the Spring 2019 issue of New England Review. He has exhibited extensively in both group and solo shows and has caught the attention of collectors from across the world, including the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and China.

Capturing fragments of dreams, memories and emotions in her surrealist paintings, Taiwanese-American artist Amy Tai blends cultures within her soft and sensual imagery. Tai is fascinated by the intersection of waking life and the dream state through the lens of the female psyche. Often guided by the mingling of her personal memories and reveries, she paints using acrylic, gouache, and ink.

“My artwork focuses on the soft sensual moments of my daydreams, the ephemeral sentiments, and intimate memories. The bright colors contribute to the persistence of my relentless dreams. The unrestricted sense of fluidity to the dream state, one that is constantly evolving and creating, parallels the powerful fertile nature of femininity.”

Amy’s paintings have been showcased in group exhibitions at LIC’s Open Arts Gallery, the San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center, ChaShaMa auctions, and Orange Barrel Media’s Ike kiosks across the country. Her artworks have also been exhibited internationally.

 Darwin Estacio Martinez is a contemporary artist born in 1982, in Manzanillo, Cuba. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the prestigious Professional Academy of Fine Arts "El Alba" in Holguin, Cuba, and a Master of Fine Arts from the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. Currently, Martinez is an esteemed professor at the National Fine Arts Academy (San Alejandro) and the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana, where he shares his expertise and passion for the arts with aspiring young artists.

Martinez's compositions often remove contextual information and instead rely on a universal visual language to convey unfinished stories through fragments and symbols. The use of bold colors and intricate textures adds depth and complexity to his works. Martinez's paintings have a dreamlike quality, with subjects that appear to be suspended in time and space. His art often explores themes of identity, memory, and social commentary, allowing viewers to engage with the work on a personal and emotional level.

Throughout his extensive artistic career, Martinez has participated in numerous exhibitions and showcases across Cuba and other countries worldwide. His exceptional works have been exhibited in the United States, Spain, Germany, South Korea, China, and Holland, among other countries. Martinez's art has been featured in various publications, including ArtScene and Cutting Edge: 100 Cuban Artists, and has garnered critical acclaim from art critics and enthusiasts alike. Most recently, Martinez was invited to showcase his art at the 2nd Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale in Shenzhen, China, and exhibited his work with the Cica Museum in Gimpo-si, Korea.

Marion Duschletta was born in 1972 in Graubünden, Switzerland. She has been a full-time professional artist since 2004. For ten years (2004-2014) she was the owner of Galerie Mauerblümchen in Zürich, Switzerland. Due to her increasing international success as an artist, she now focuses exclusively on creating unique artwork.

Marion Duschletta transforms luxury objects and urban areas around the world in her works. She layers an intriguing mixture of urban photographs and American pop icons opposite brand names and advertising references, adding bold colors and compelling patterns. She transfers them onto archival paper which is mounted on canvas. The pop icon imagery is often distressed in an attempt to emphasize a bygone era. She further enhances the artworks with acrylic paint and additional texture.

Her popular series of artworks include cities such as New York, Zurich, Las Vegas, London, and Los Angeles, American pop icons such as Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn, and the luxury brand Chanel. Duschletta’s artworks are exhibited and collected internationally and across the United States, notable collectors include Ariel Winter, Los Angeles, CA.

Raul de la Torre, a Barcelona-born artist residing in Los Angeles, embarked on his artistic journey at Massana Art School Barcelona, where he delved into the world of abstract paintings, canvas, embroidery, mixed media, organic shapes, colorful lines, texture, and dimension. His creative exploration led him to experiment with diverse materials, textures, and techniques, unveiling captivating discoveries within each artwork. His original artworks have garnered global recognition, with exhibitions spanning influential art hubs like New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and his mesmerizing paintings now grace esteemed private collections worldwide.

Within his groundbreaking Fils I Colors series, he skillfully merges various elements to uncover the elusive third dimension, employing a fusion of canvas or paper, and mixed media such as acrylic paint and cotton thread to transcend traditional boundaries. De la Torre's deliberate slicing technique symbolizes his fervent pursuit of heightened dimensionality. He masterfully weaves color-matching cotton thread across the horizontal incisions, adorning and concealing these exposed areas. By incorporating embroidery, he introduces an additional layer, casting intricate shadows through the interplay of organic shapes.

Melanie Tiongson invites viewers into a world of fun and whimsy with her captivating artwork. Inspired by Filipino folklore and the boundless imagination of her young daughter, Tiongson's figures exude curiosity and joy. Through her mixed media paintings, she masterfully combines purposeful collages of vintage Tagalog books, expressionist abstraction, and charming illustrations, creating a visual language that radiates positivity and love.

Born in the Philippines, Tiongson skillfully weaves the stories that have shaped her artistic journey into each of her creations. With a passion for preserving history, she diligently collects old vintage papers and books from her homeland, some dating back to the 1800s. Tiongson studied at the Art Institute of California in San Francisco which pushed her beyond traditional drawing toward her unique illustration-inspired style in part through her love of graphic design.