CANDLELIGHTS
an abstract art exhibition presented by
ARTEFATUS CULTURAL CENTER
and
7 PLUS ONE ART PROJECT
BLANCA CARABALLO
CARMEN VERDURA
BIBIANA CERVANTES
EMILIO HECTOR RODRIGUEZ
FANNY KARCHMER
IVONNE FERRER
MAI YAP
MARILYN VALIENTE
MARUCHI CARMONA
MILA HAJJAR
PEDRO HERNANDEZ
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Hora: 8:00 pm
ARTEFACTUS
12302 SW 133rd Ct, Miami, FL 33186 / 786.704.5715
“CANDLELIGHTS,” brings together the works of ten local and international abstract artists. Though each has different artistic motivations, consistent elements exist that tie the works together as a succinct collection. The 7 PLUS ONE ART PROJECT, unites individuals of various cultures, ethnicities, experiences, generations, genders, and religions. Some of the artists have been formally trained in Art History and Visual Arts, while others come from different professional fields. The project has been such a success, that it has continued to add artists to its repertoire with each exhibition. The artworks included in this exhibit is multidisciplinary in nature, and encourages the viewer to note similarities between abstract artists and identify the many paths that may develop from a similar starting language. The artists draw inspiration from their external universe, internal experiences, memories and expectations. Thus, while for some of the artist’s abstract style minimizes conceptual and theoretical concerns as a way to explore ideas of beauty, others prefer to explore and express their feelings through emphasis on color as a non-figurative language to reveal and recreate their surroundings. The path of abstraction, initiated at the beginning of the twentieth century, continues and evolves in the works of these multicultural, multigenerational artists. Living in a dynamic and ever-changing world, artwork can-not be isolated from current events or global culture. The vertex between art, technology, and human behavior within a changing reality is thematically expressed through color and composition. Color and form are central elements and act as both a start and end point in this series. Color is the protagonist in each work, and leaves room for viewers to interpret their very own vision.
Emilio Hector Rodriguez
Founder and Director / 7 Plus One Art Project