This charcoal drawing features a striking, abstract composition of interlocking shapes and patterns. The monochromatic shades of gray create a moody, textural atmosphere, with the artist employing a variety of marks and techniques to render the intricate, organic forms. The overall effect is one of a chaotic, almost geological landscape, where jagged fragments and fragments converge to form a dynamic, visually engaging scene. While the subject matter is not immediately recognizable, the artwork suggests a sense of natural, primordial forces at play, hinting at the artist's fascination with the elemental and primal aspects of the natural world. ...
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. ...
