This surreal artwork features a striking combination of vibrant colors, bold shapes, and intriguing symbolism. The composition centers around a captivating full moon, rendered in a textured, almost ethereal manner. Colorful, abstract forms and shapes surround the moon, creating a sense of dynamism and movement. The inclusion of hands reaching upward towards the celestial body suggests a metaphorical or spiritual element, potentially alluding to the human connection with the natural world. The artist's distinctive style blends elements of surrealism, expressionism, and abstract expressionism, resulting in a visually striking and thought-provoking piece. The work invites the viewer to interpret its symbolic meaning and explore the interplay between the physical and the metaphysical realms. ...
Marc Prats' paintings turn our focus to the anthropoid consequences of social media dependency. Having been born just before the turn of the century, Prats addresses the nostalgic sensibilities of his generation. Prats critiques the alluring and addictive facets of internet culture by subverting their mechanisms from within. Projecting the remote and fragmented language of social media directly onto the canvas, in the act of painting, he wills into existence surreal visual cacophonies. By, for example, playing with the textures of spray paint and glitter impasto, Prats subverts the dark undertones of our digital reality.
In 2019, Prats was shortlisted for the Signature Art Prize. Two years later, he won the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant. ...
Founded in 2016, Baert Gallery maintains a distinct focus on bridging the historical legacies and artistic sensibilities of Europe and Los Angeles. Working with a roster of emerging artists, the gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse program of work that engages complex philosophical, critical, and political concepts while challenging settled and conventional aesthetic expectations. Located in Los Angeles’ Arts District, the gallery is dedicated to fostering and promoting the region’s unique art scene in a spirit of local cooperation and in dedication to mindful sensitivity towards its broader geographical and social milieu. ...
