Abend Gallery proudly presents "Treasured Reminiscences," a solo exhibition by the talented Karina Rodríguez. This captivating showcase invites viewers to rediscover the magic of childhood through art, transforming everyday objects into gateways of memory and emotion and inspiring us to see the world in a new light.

Rodriguez's exquisite paintings elevate humble, often overlooked items, revealing their profound emotional significance. Each piece serves as a portal to cherished moments, taking us on an emotional journey to appreciate the beauty in the mundane.

📅 Exhibition Dates: August 30 - September 17, 2024 
 

📍 Location: 1261 Delaware St, Suite 2, Denver, CO 80204

Artist Statement

"In my work, I intend to highlight the beauty and emotional significance of everyday objects that often go unnoticed, but when seen in a painting, every shape and detail transport us to an intangible dimension, creating a mélange of deep sensations.

On this occasion, I get my inspiration from our childhood objects, artifacts that, when seen through lines and colors, are capable of awakening our emotions and taking us to cherished moments from the past, letting us appreciate them in a new way, not just for their functionality but also for the feelings they evoke." - Karina Rodríguez

Is a contemporary artist known for her hyperrealistic painting. Her works are regularly still lifes, composed with great determination to achieve the perfect balance.

Her paintings are made in oil, based on photography, dedicating many hours of work to achieve better details, always trying to give the viewers a clear idea of what they are seeing.

The use of everyday elements in her compositions reflects the experiences of the time and her clean brushstrokes often cause the work to be confused with a photograph.

Born in 1988 in La Romana, Dominican Republic; Art has always been a part of her life and for the last fifteen years she has been painting as a way of living, perfection and meticulous details lead her to lean towards realism, seeking to overcome it more and more until reaching hyperrealism.

The artist has participated in several exhibitions and competitions, studied different subjects that helped her improve her skills and more recently got a degree in history and art criticism.

Her works has been exhibited next to masters of the hyperrealism at the Museo Español de Arte Moderno in Spain and the Modern Art Museum of her country Dominican Republic. Her works are part of numerous private collections around the world.