Jorge Camacho's "La Danse de la Mort - Opus 10" presents a compelling blend of biomorphic and skeletal forms against a muted, earthy palette. The composition, structured with vertical and horizontal axes, incorporates symbolic elements like shields and totems, conveying a ritualistic atmosphere. Camacho’s surrealist style employs dreamlike landscapes and classical structures, creating an intense emotional impact. This work reflects on themes of violence and political repression, rooted in Camacho's exploration of Afro-Cuban traditions and esoteric ideologies, encapsulating a dialogue between the mystical and corporeal. ...
Jorge Camacho’s work draws heavily from Surrealism, featuring a symbolic and emotionally charged visual language. Self-taught, he combines biomorphic forms, skeletal imagery, and dreamlike landscapes to explore themes of violence, exile, and political repression. His compositions frequently revolve around classical structures, with vertical and horizontal axes defined by pillars, poles, and ritualistic objects like shields, spears, whips, and totems. His paintings explore occult and esoteric themes, drawing on alchemy, Symbolist literature, and Afro-Cuban traditions. They suggest secret societies and ritualistic ceremonies, creating a haunting atmosphere that merges the mystical with the corporeal. Camacho’s approach balances surreal dreamscapes with classical compositional rigor, inviting viewers into spaces where personal, political, and collective histories intersect. His use of symbolic complexity and visceral imagery creates an intense emotional impact, making his art both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through layered symbolism and a rich interplay of forms, Camacho’s practice examines the human condition, addressing trauma, resilience, and the search for meaning beyond the visible world. ...
Since 2009, François Ghebaly has presented an innovative, eclectic program of Los Angeles-based and international artists. With a history of identifying and championing diverse voices and emerging talent, the gallery’s roster has grown to include 27 artists and 2 artist estates, ranging from early career, such as Sharif Farrag and Ludovic Nkoth, to mid-career, like Christine Sun Kim, Meriem Bennani, Kelly Akashi, Farah Al Qasimi, and Genesis Belanger, to well established, including Sayre Gomez, Kathleen Ryan, Neïl Beloufa and Candice Lin as well as underground legends, like Patrick Jackson and Mike Kuchar. The gallery advances the reach of its artists’ visions by publishing exhibition catalogues and producing artist editions. Located since 2013 in a 12,000 square foot warehouse space in Downtown Los Angeles, the gallery is a mainstay of the burgeoning Arts District community, and recently expanded to New York's Lower East Side. François Ghebaly’s program demonstrates a commitment to challenging work across all media and to fostering the progressive, boundary-pushing practices of its artists. ...
