Mantra
A solo exhibition by Josh Tripoli
May 2-June 28
Opening reception Friday May 2, 6-8 pm
This exhibition features a mix of new abstract paintings and past figurative works.
Conceived as a whole and worked simultaneously (often many at a time), the most recent abstracts were initially inspired by the microscopic barbs on the feathers of birds of paradise, specifically the way these structures hold light in patterns to create incredibly vivid colors.
“’Mantra” is a word that really gets to the heart of my work and covers a wide range of inspirations and motivations. Much like a Buddhist / Hindu mantra is a repeated word to aid in meditation, each mark, daub, slash of paint is my mantra toward the same spiritual ends.”
