Rob Mango: Evocations of the Psyche

15 July - 31 December 2024
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"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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