Jesus Bravo's exhibit: Abstract Works is a collaboration of mixed media collage with found objects art.
His large canvases are thought provoking and require a degree of dissection to isolate contemporary and past corporate logos, capitalist imagery and American propaganda.
Collage is a major component of Mr. Bravo's work, a medium I find particularly interesting as there is always the chance of seeing familiar design in a refreshing context.
Many of his works have a dark ominous, look and feel to them, yet when taken in detail are nonthreatening 'found items'- such as candy wrappers and bingo cards.
I enjoy his use of painted lace as a metaphoric veiling of symbols, representative of money, corporations and perhaps greed.
From the Artist Statement:
"This body of work is not representational and does not adhere to a formal constructive methodology...I feel the viewer can be rewarded by ultimately drawing a personal critique...of exploration, self awareness and discovery."
Do you enjoy collage art?
8 comments:
Cool images, and yes I do like collage art. Thanks for sharing these! :)
I love me some good art, mainly because I suck at it myself. These are gorgeous!
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ooh i love it! very americana. it reminds me of many of the art i saw in new mexico a few years ago--full of earthy, beautiful tones. thank you for sharing!
What fascinating work!
I love collage :)) I have to try one day..:) My favourites are those subdued "Majesty" "Club" and the one with 7,3,5 numbers:)
hugs
J
ps the flag looks impressive!
wow, I really really like this work!!!
It follows no convention and that is what I like about it! Very involved and complicated looking.
Hummmm-somewhat interesting.
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