Yoab Vera shapes perception and memory into tactile, meditative experiences, exploring the passage of time through carefully crafted surfaces. He works with oil-stick, concrete, and other materials to evoke the textures and rhythms of urban and natural landscapes. Drawing from his architectural background and studies in mindfulness, Vera develops a form of “haptic contemplative painting,” integrating physicality, spirituality, and neuroaesthetics. His compositions often employ modular arrangements and layered materials, allowing environmental influences such as light and texture to interact with the work. This approach creates surfaces that are simultaneously permanent and ephemeral, encouraging viewers to engage with the present moment. Vera’s work charts the relationships between objects, subjects, and his own experiences across different spaces, emphasizing the integration of gesture, material, and perception. Through the combination of painting, architectural thinking, and insights from cognitive science, his practice fosters a contemplative engagement with time, space, and the interconnectedness of lived experiences. ...
