This abstract painting features a vibrant palette of soft, pastel hues, with swirling, organic shapes and lines that create a sense of movement and energy. The composition is dominated by verdant shades of green, complemented by warm tones of peach and violet, suggestive of a lush, natural landscape. The artist's distinctive technique, characterized by fluid brushstrokes and a dreamlike, ethereal quality, evokes a sense of tranquility and introspection, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay between the natural world and the human experience. ...
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. ...
