The universe El Gato Chimney portrays is deceptive and dual, like a good nightmare: a magical and religious syncretismis what livens up the inhabitants of these lands, a well-turned mixture of culturesand eras, as the artist wants to assert that celebrating life and escaping death is what joins all beings.
El Gato Chimney, instead of answering directly to the inevitable questions of the observers, fills his paintings with clues and appeals to our imagination and our sensibility, keys of interpretation of the modern world.
This work is part of the group exhibition Popland IV. Popland is a remarkable exhibition concept featuring new, emerging, and established talent from around the world, curated by artist Ciou.
Since the emergence of art movements in the 20th century, such as surrealism and pop art, a community of artists has emerged in the 21st century who have created a unique movement known as Pop Surrealism.
“It is interesting to see how artists from Asia interpret American influences, and how artists from Europe approach art from Japan. It is a continuous cycle of inspiration, a perfect circle.
I am very excited to show you my selection of the best international artists of our generation. In this edition, you will discover established and emerging artists from Japan, Australia, Spain, Lithuania, France, the United States, Argentina, the Netherlands, Scotland, and Germany” - Ciou
