J. Oscar Molina

Riddles Red #2

2021

The black rain pounds into a distant sky onto a white field. Is it snow?

The gray sky breaks down into subtle shades of ochre, sand, and salmon. The terrain accepts the rain figures falling from the sky.

“Children of the World” consists of sensitive, abstracted representations that reflect the vivid memory of Oscar Molina’s journey to the United States: a ...

The brilliant colors against a black sky represent humankind--displaced but yearning to be understood and to find a home.

The brilliant colors against a black sky represent humankind--displaced but yearning to be understood and to find a home.

The hope depicted in the pure cobalt sky releases rain drop/ figures of energy that find their position in a new terrain.

I am fascinated by the individual’s relationship within society. It is in this context that I exist. Along the beaten path, I allow myself to observe from a multitude of vantage points; towards the recent past or a future yet to occur. This is what inspires me- the creative moment yet to happen, laden with limitless possibilities. When I take a look at the past, I identify social and personal nuances and their direct influence on my work, and then with excitement look for what comes next. In this process I take distance from myself and view with a critical eye. Ever evolving, I search for more. I am neither a painter nor sculptor, much less a photographer or director, but I am a little bit of everything. I don’t feel bound to one specialized art form, and this allows me to navigate free and unencumbered by norms and expectations. My goal is not to achieve perfection in any one area, but rather to explore all disciplines- joyfully challenging myself, provoking and exploring beyond any pre-conceived limits. In my work I try to establish a connection between my reality and the reality of those who dedicate a few minutes of observation. I’m constantly searching for the vanishing point that gives diverse expression to my artistic production. This is the creative fuel that drives me ever forward. Paulo Canilhas...

Ruz. Vertical. horizontal lines. Interior Landscapes - Abstract Acrylic on canvas . Perfect condition. RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956) While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are i...

colors- original abstract canvas acrylic painting. , Rafael (Barcelona 1956) While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same ...

This large 119" x 72" mixed media painting by the artist, XVALA, is from his series 'Pandemic Collection: 8' and depicts bright colorful cartoon chara...

Dionisios Fragias is a New York -based artist born on the Greek island of Kefalonia and raised in New York City. He is the protege of the artist Jeff Koons whose years-long mentorshi...

Dionisios Fragias is a New York -based artist born on the Greek island of Kefalonia and raised in New York City. He is the protege of the artist Jeff Koons whose years-long mentorshi...