JOSÉ PARLÁ: BROKEN LANGUAGE
- February 23 · 12:00 PM
Haunch of Venison presents its first solo exhibition of New York based artist José Parlá. Born in Miami of Cuban parents artist José Parlá’s vibrant works explore the multi-layered histories of cities and urban environments. His expressive painting style and layers of ephemera and found objects combined with calligraphic abstraction have a lyrical feel to them, are uniquely his. This exhibition presents new paintings, works on paper, photographs and sculptures throughout our three gallery spaces.
Parla’s work acts as a record of his journeys through streets that he navigates, using a map of one city to direct you through another. He documents his city walks through photographs as well as at times collecting detritus from the streets, once back in the studio they are used to build the composition of each painting.
Language and writing are key themes within Parlá’s work. He often incorporates layers of text from street posters he collects while traveling. His own stylized calligraphy is worked into and on the surface of each painting, and although it is always partially obscured and indecipherable, it is a personal narrative of his experiences and a record of stories he discovers on his various journeys.
Parla’s paintings are made in reaction to the urban environment; they are impressions of what we are surrounded by, a response to the energy that courses through every city. Parla brings beauty to ruggedness and decay, and a language of his very own to what he sees and feels around him.
An rare opportunity for a direct encounter with Parlá's work, and a very personal favourite.
Sabina
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Brett Martin
Can no longer make this, but will try to visit during lunch next week. Would love to get feedback on it! I dropped into the Lazarides gallery last week (Dan Witz Prisoners). Loved that stuff (esp vs The Space Between the Stars)
February 22
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Sabina Andron
One of the best and most memorable shows we have seen in a long, long time
February 23
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Sabina Andron
You can see and read more about Parlá's work on his website: http://www.joseparla.com/
January 28
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Brett Martin
Sabina, is there a website where we can see some of his work. I could only find 2 pictures online
January 28
5 attended
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Shane Long
Friend of IKWIL
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Sonia P. Sánchez López
IKWIL team member
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