While the artist’s visions are manifested in the physical world, their journey to interpret such ideas on the canvas have relied on the releasing of their intuitions bounded in their creative spirit. The contemporary exhibition, Ideology Unfastened, by Saphira Ventura together with the support of the New York International Contemporary Art Society, showcases nine contemporary artists, each exploring different themes on their respective mediums. The exhibition is curated by Alcinda Saphira.

Opening the new year with a carefully selected group of contemporary artists, Saphira & Ventura will feature artists from its international collection following the theme of release, boundless energy, and the volition to make manifest their ideologies in the visual world. Among them Maria Angelica Viso, known for precise geometric structures, the pieces capture the influences of the op-art school and masters such as Jesus Rafael Soto and Carlos Cruz Diez, in its tender harmony of lines and curves. 

The case is similar with Alice Vilhena, whose delicate features of the human body intermingle with bichromatic shapes in a stunning approach to surrealism. Gui Calil, an abstract painter, synthesizes his resin in acrylic, capturing the versatility of abstraction not only in tone but in technique. A similar approach is done by Soonik Kwon, an iconic Korean artist, interpreting colors of his nation both with an intricate use of  graphite in a panoramic expression on the canvas. Throughout his career, Kwon has exhibited in Korea’s most prestigious fairs as well as exhibitions in Europe and North America. 

The case of playful technique can be attributed to Maria Ason as well and her picturesque yet unorthodox floral art. Experimenting with colors and mediums, the artist utilizes the scanography technique and acrylic, bringing to life works with a puzzling yet striking nature. Colleen Martin creates works in the abstract tradition, her Rhythmic Color series, for example, captures yellows and reds in a lush and elegant manner. The artist cites yoga as one of her dominant influences. 

Roberto Arraiz, another artist but focusing on optical art but via the painting medium where he highlights the divine qualities of circles, a symbol evoking infinity. Brooklyn-based artist, Tony Leonardo Cimino, on the other hand, introduces figures to his viewers, capturing a variety of shapes, figures, and his perspective on them while photography and digital-artist Abby Perillo explores different themes and techniques via her photographic skills and talent. The exhibition’s nine artists highlight different ideologies, themes, and perceptions, yet all merge in the confluence to unleash and unfasten their creative potential.

Curation: Alcinda Saphira 
Production: Liz Carvalho / Albert Valente  
Support: New York International Contemporary Art Society (NYICAS) 
Design: Camila Crivelenti