OPENS: November 15th 6pm – Midnight
CLOSES: December 2nd
Viophilia presents: Beautiful Death | Maslow Solo Exhibition
Viophilia resident artist Maslow debuts his latest project “Beautiful Death”, a series of paintings and installations that explore flowers as symbols of mortality – both in their own short lifespan and in their ceremonial presence throughout a person’s lifetime.
These new works examine the parallels and intersections of fragility, superficiality, and transiency shared by flowers and human beings. Maslow unfurls a more personal and subtly alarming significance with each blossom, one that is routinely overlooked in our daily encounters with these lifeforms.
In a poignant display of similarities and coincidences, and with a touch of nostalgia, Maslow draws the viewer’s attention inward to recharge the appreciation for being alive.
Official Opening November 15th, 2014, 6pm till Midnight. All viewings by appointment only starting November 16th. For viewing appointments, please call: 321.917.6559 or email: [email protected]
Maslow is a Miami-based fine artist whose creative practice centers primarily around painting and sculpture. A former Los Angeles resident, Maslow graduated in 2003 from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising with a degree in product development. He quickly grew into a notable clothing designer and produced for multiple labels in Southern California. A few years into his career as a fashion designer, Maslow found himself gravitating towards street art. Subsequently, after many years of experimentation with multi-media, Maslow realized a greater calling to fine art. Since his transition onto canvas, Maslow has shown artwork in galleries across the United States and has experienced equal success in curation as well. Maslow has been a resident artist at Viophilia since November 2013, and simultaneously runs a studio-gallery in his hometown of Melbourne, Florida.
Viophilia is an artist collective who works through collaborative efforts to create interactive events and exhibitions. Since 2011 Viophilia has provided resident artists with private studio space as well as a gallery exhibition space available for resident and visiting artists to host events and/or utilize for creative projects. Viophilia is defined as “the love of creativity” and is an artist run operation located at 164 NW 20th Street, Suite 101-102,Miami FL 33127 in South Wynwood. VIOPHILIA.COM
