Luis Colan: Internal Nostalgia, Landscapes from Within
December 10 - January 19, 2025
The Art Districts Online Exhibit
A series of monotypes began eight years ago, evolving into different forms through the use of color. These works are created entirely from imagination, serving as reactions to the ink on the copper plate and the application of texture, which bring forth an image of a landscape. These works draw inspiration from the New England landscape, particularly the rows and walls of trees I pass on my commutes between NYC and Connecticut, where I grew up.
About Artist:
My connection to the landscape is neither cerebral nor intentionally poetic; it stems from an intimate bond with memories accumulated over a lifetime. My aim is to celebrate the beauty of the lush New England landscape, which was entirely new to me when I moved to Connecticut as a child. At the time, I didn’t realize I was forming a deep connection to the sound of air swaying through trees and the flickering play of light through the leaves. These themes would later become central to my work.