JCA: Full Plate

September 06 - October 19,2024

From Anya Tish Gallery: "Anya Tish Gallery is excited to present, Full Plate, the gallery’s debut exhibition of New York-born, Houston-based artist JCA. Drawing inspiration from the style and attitude that is generally associated with graffiti writers and street artists, JCA has cultivated a distinctive, graphic style characterized by bold, unmodulated color, dual dimensionality, and an absurdist edge. The artist’s oil and acrylic paintings explore a wide range of imagery informed by pop cultural and literary sources, as well as the artist’s own memories and daily anecdotes. These intriguingly idiosyncratic works are marked by irony, wry humor, and often a slight sense of unease. Akin to contemporary artists Alex Katz and John Wesley, JCA’s neo-pop representational paintings isolate and hyper-focus on recurring motifs, exploring the relationship between human circumstance and the complexities of the 21st century. From the Artist: I'm captivated by the interplay between humanity and circumstance, exploring the unique quirks born from our experiences and our reactions to them. My paintings are conceived from a blend of personal encounters and stories crafted from visual observations. At the heart of this collection lies the diverse spectrum of experiences depicted in each piece. These paintings serve as a universal language, resonating with viewers through our shared human experiences rather than our individual circumstances. They are intended not just as visual narratives but also as mirrors, encouraging introspection and dialogue about the universal bonds that connect us all. Born in New York, JCA is a self-taught, emerging artist currently based in Houston, TX, where he has a studio at Box13 ArtSpace. JCA has exhibited throughout Texas and New York, and his work can be found in a plethora of private, public, and corporate collections, such as: Lamborghini Automobile Company, New York, NY, and Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy; COACH, New York, NY; Monster Beverage Corporation, Corona, CA; Iapetus Holdings, Houston, TX; IK Foundation, Munich, Germany, and Atlas Scholars Foundation, Houston, TX. JCA has also collaborated to create unique works of art with several non-profits and corporations, such as: COACH New York; Lamborghini Automobile; Juneshine Spirits, and Monster Beverage Company."

Reception: September 06, 2024 | 6-8 pm

Anya Tish Gallery 4411 Montrose
Houston, TX 77006
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