This black and white artwork depicts an intricate, abstracted landscape composed of tangled, intertwining brush strokes. The overall composition is dense and textural, with a mix of rough, gestural lines and delicate, web-like patterns. The artist has skillfully employed a monochromatic palette, relying on the interplay of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and visual interest. The artwork evokes a sense of the natural world, with hints of foliage and organic forms emerging amidst the layers of expressive, almost calligraphic marks. This piece reflects the artist's mastery of drawing techniques and their ability to transform the natural environment into an arresting, atmospheric study in line and form. ...
Sofia Nifora’s practice unfolds around fantastical and disjointed realities, drawing inspiration from the wild, rural landscapes of her upbringing in Greece. These settings serve as both a point of departure and a rich terrain for reflection, where personal experiences of grief, loss, and migration are transformed into symbolic representations of what once existed but has since vanished. Her paintings act as allegories for the ways memory reshapes and manipulates reality over time. While deeply rooted in themes of remembrance, Nifora’s paintings also stand as independent entities, transcending their original references to become autonomous metaphors for memory itself. Through this duality, her work explores the fluid nature of recollection, inviting viewers to engage with both the emotional and abstract dimensions of her visual narratives. ...
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. ...
