This vibrant and surreal contemporary artwork features a captivating blend of vibrant colors, organic shapes, and fantastical elements. The composition is a whimsical and imaginative depiction of a lush, alien landscape, with imaginative flora and fauna coexisting in a dreamlike setting. The artist employs a unique, almost psychedelic visual style, utilizing bold brushstrokes and a vivid color palette to create a sense of energy and movement within the piece. The artwork invites the viewer to explore the boundaries between the natural and the imaginary, hinting at the artist's intention to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity about the mysteries of the natural world. ...
Dalton Gata’s practice draws from Surrealism, Afro-Caribbean culture, and his background as a fashion designer. His paintings, drawings, and photographs reference popular culture to reflect upon the psychological and social effects related to physical appearance. His subjects appear empowered and elevated, insisting on the beauty of diversity and the importance of acceptance. Gata’s work provides an unparalleled vision of our society brimming with confident self-expression, concealed insecurities, and undeniable eccentricities. ...
Founded in 2013 by Nicole Russo, Chapter NY is committed to supporting artists at various phases in their careers, by providing first solo shows and offering a platform for specific investigations within more established practices. By focusing on solo-presentations and working closely with each artist, Chapter NY helps realize tightly envisioned exhibitions that foster artistic exploration and growth. Russo brings over two decades of gallery experience to actualizing Chapter NY's program, drawing on her longstanding relationships to encourage ambitious presentations. The gallery started as a weekend project space before growing into a full-time operation, first representing artists including Mira Dancy, Willa Nasatir and Adam Gordon. In addition to an expanding gallery roster, Chapter NY has also provided a flexible platform for non-represented artists working across a range of media and experience, such as Keltie Ferris, Jesse Stecklow and Anicka Yi. In doing so, Chapter NY maintains its original mission to present experimental projects beyond the scope of traditional exhibitions. The program includes artists working in site-specific installation, sculpture, ceramics, video, drawing, painting, and photography. Represented artists have recently exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the New Museum, New York; Tate Britain; the Venice Biennale; and Atlanta Contemporary, Atlanta; among others. ...
