Rob Mango: Evocations of the Psyche
"Like the artist, the paintings are mutable and enigmatic, best apprehended as they were made - directly and intuitively. And it is as art these works persist, free of interpretation, as painterly evocations of the psyche imagining itself before our eyes."
-John Mendelsohn
Rob Mango invites viewers into a labyrinth of the psyche, where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve. Mango's body of work spans a remarkable range, including surreal meditations animated by figures from his personal mythology. His pieces feature gods, warriors, shamans, and other iconic figures drawn from diverse epochs and cultures, creating a narrative that transcends time and space.
This sampling of Mango’s paintings and painted-sculptural hybrids capture the intense, dream-like experiences of the artist’s journey. His work reveals a deep psychological engagement, exploring themes of self-realization and existential struggle. Critics have noted the powerful emotional range of Mango's work, describing it as "one great piece of visual music" that transitions from euphoria to horror, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human experience.
This exhibition captures the essence of Mango's artistic evolution, showcasing his innovative blend of abstraction, realism, symbolism, and surrealism. Each piece is a testament to Mango's ability to create art that is both profoundly personal and universally resonant, making visible the hidden currents of the human psyche.
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Rob Mango, Alchema, 2017
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Rob Mango, Avatar Incarnate, 2023
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Rob Mango, Breed, 2024
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Rob Mango, Burial at Sea, 2004
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Rob Mango, Cult of Isis, 2022
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Rob Mango, Dark Passenger , 2023
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Rob Mango, Embrace, 2009
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Rob Mango, Fallen Towers, 2006
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Rob Mango, Harbinger, 2015
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Rob Mango, Journey to Redfish Lake, 1994
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Rob Mango, Joyful, 2020
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Rob Mango, L'faire Amore III, 2024
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Rob Mango, La Faire Amore II, 2023
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Rob Mango, Magdalena, 2018
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Rob Mango, Orpheus Leaving Utah, 1996
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Rob Mango, Persone di Colore, 2024