Javier Gomes Introduces Us to a World of Myth and Desire

As he plays upon allegorical themes of morality and addiction, the artist who signs his work as ‘Gomesoto’ brings viewers deep into a dreamworld of myth and desire. Gomesoto depicts his subjects immersed within their obsessions, surrounded by a mist of sensuality.

Female forms emerge from the ether, along with arched serpents, fangs bared, and symbolic apples, as the subjects of these arresting works fall into the seduction of their vices. Gomesoto works in oil paints on canvas, using a fast, choppy brushstroke and fluid texture drawn over fields of white to give his compositions an intriguing immediacy. His skill as a painter is extraordinary, giving his works a poignant realism while maintaining a light and playful airiness.

Born in Mexico City, Gomesoto has carried a powerful energy throughout his life, finding himself stifled by the traditional educational system but launching forward to begin his career in advertising as a professional illustrator at age fourteen. He later decided to devote himself to fine art painting and was accepted by the Royal Academy of Art in Malaga, Spain.

Exhibition Dates: September 10, 2013 – October 1, 2013
Reception: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6-8 pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. – 6 p.m.

Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Gomesoto.aspx

About the Exhibition
Latin American Art in NYC
Imagination, passion and energy glow in the works displayed in Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition at Agora Gallery NYC, 530 West 25th Street. The artists draw on their cultural heritage as well as their personal experiences to create works of art that are unforgettable and universal in their appeal. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of work in this collection will be donated to From Here to Haiti, an organization which brings help and hope to the people of Haiti. The exhibition opens on September 10, 2013 and runs until October 1, 2013. The opening reception takes place on the evening of Thursday, September 12, 2013. Art lovers who enjoy work that makes the best possible use of both physical materials and creative concepts are advised not to miss this stunning show.