This debut New York solo exhibition showcases a fine artist who has more than 10 years of self-taught experience. The exhibition will show a large part of his art and will incorporate his new pieces in the exhibition. He plays with the idea of creating vivid popping colors objects and subjects seen through the Artist’s narration which is marinated and embodied an unedited, playful densely yet expressive cursory dance of satirical surrealism. In this collection, he has passionately incorporated his Artist journey from the world of caricature to another level, is always recognized in any event he participates in despite language barriers. And his recent project during Covid-19, which won a documentary EMMY. This mixture of media has lead him to produce one of the pieces called “The Migrant Odyssey”, this painting is massive in size and a feast for the sights. Every nook and cranny of the surface of this painting is a thread of Migration of human and animal narrative with an outpour of captative speed with its frenzy visual conversations. Jorge, multitudes of accomplishment from a Documentary based on his life as a Venezuelan immigrant from the United States, which led him to be awarded the EMMY awards, on December 12, 2020, in its 44th edition. This documentary already has participated in 21 festivals, among which Jorge was awarded as "Best Visual Artist of the Year" by the Los Angeles Film Awards. And in 2016 Jorge Torrealba moved to the city of Miami, Florida, managing to win the award “Legacy Through Art of the World Poker Tour Miami, 2017” upon his arrival. It has also been recognized by the International Society of Cartoon Artists (ISCA) in 2019 for "The Most Innovative Technique" and "2nd place in Exceptional 3D Technique" and in 2020, with "1st Place, in Technique Exceptional". The Gallery will require free, limited timed passes for entry into One Art Space. Click “Select A Time” to reserve your passes. Passes will indicate a 1-hour entry window between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (The Gallery will be open from 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.) While we will do our best to honor the scheduled time on your pass, entry into the Gallery will be subject to building capacity and safety. Please arrive within the 1-hour window listed on your pass. Please have your pass available (on your phone or printed) for entry. A limited of 90 passes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for every 1-hour entry window between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. We're limiting passes to ensure that there is adequate space for staff and visitors to maintain physical distancing in the gallery with occupancy limitations in mind. Visitor Guidelines: Entry for the opening reception of “Discount for Ugly People” at One Art Space needs to be booked in advance. The opening reception of “Discount for Ugly People” will be open from 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Masks are required for entry. All visitors must wear face coverings. Restrooms will not be open to the public and we ask that you plan your visit with this in mind. At all-time on the premise-please follows and respect the 6 feet social distancing guidelines. By entering One Art Space, you are confirming on wellness health checks that you’re currently not sick and have not recently in the last 14 days been in contact with someone who is currently ill with COVID-19. We look forward to your visit to the Gallery! Tags United States Events New York Events Things to do in New York, NY Share with friends Location One Art Space 23 Warren Street New York, NY 10007 View Map
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