The Disasters of War 28
mixed media (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2011, 201 x 163 cm / 79 x 64''
Along these lines, on 21 April the MEAM will open an exhibition entitled Mimesis | Representational Art 2023.
It will feature a careful selection of the most outstanding artists in
contemporary representational art. The aim of the exhibition is to
present an overview of the current trend through the great masters of
representational art and its most outstanding artists. Artists who are
leading the way today, not only because they are the forerunners of this
artistic movement on an international level, but also because they have
their roots in the pictorial tradition with the aim of seeking a new
language of art of our time.
This exhibition aims to give visibility to the skill and creativity of
contemporary artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional
representational art as well as discovering current artistic styles and
techniques, through works that reflect diverse perspectives and styles,
and the exploration of new themes that explore the beauty and the
relevance of the human experience. The subject matter in this exhibition
is based on the artist's own experience or interpretation of events in
the world around him. Some works show detailed realism, capturing the
complexities of the natural world with remarkable accuracy. Others are
more abstract, playing with form and color to create dynamic,
impressionistic images. Despite these differences, all the works in the
exhibition are connected by their commitment to representational art and
their ability to engage the viewer through their powerful use of visual
narrative. Vibrant, dynamic, and timeless in character, this exhibition
introduces the viewer to a wide range of styles and techniques and
provides a deeper understanding of the artist's creative genius. By
exploring this exhibition, one will gain a unique insight into the lives
and experiences of those depicted in the works, and gain a deeper
understanding of the human condition today. The artists in this
exhibition have created captivating works that challenge the viewer's
perceptions and invite the viewer to look at the world through a new
perspective.
The exhibition will feature 61 paintings by international artists,
including unpublished works by the Spanish painter Antonio López and in
an unusual format for the artist, and which will be accompanied by a
work of which his wife, María Moreno, was a part from the group of
Madrid royalists. In addition, works by other prominent artists will be
presented, such as Gottfried Helnwein, a controversial painter,
cartoonist and photographer whose work has been used by Michael Jackson
and Marilyn Manson, also known for his gigantic and heartbreaking
portraits inspired by the horrors caused by Nazi Germany; Don Eddy,
considered one of the fathers of North American hyperrealism of the
1960s; Miriam Escofet, a Catalan painter living in London, who has
received a commission from the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth
and Development Office to produce an official portrait of Queen
Elizabeth II; Guillermo Lorca García-Huidobro, Chilean painter and one
of the exponents of contemporary figurative painting in South America or
Jeremy Mann, best known for painting vivid urban environments where
light and dark expertly mix to create degraded and transformed urban
landscapes.
With this exhibition, visitors will delve into this fascinating style of
painting and discover the techniques used today by talented painters.
From the different approaches to painting the human figure to the
techniques and materials most commonly used, this exhibition will
provide an in-depth insight into the world of contemporary
representational painting.
Mimesis is a must-see for anyone interested in the
contemporary art world. With a wide range of styles and approaches,
there is something for everyone, and the exhibition offers a fascinating
window into the ways in which artists are exploring representation and
pushing the boundaries of traditional art. So don't miss this chance to
see some of the most talented artists working today and experience for
yourself the power of contemporary painting. The exhibition will be on
view in Barcelona until 25 June 2023.