Avant Gallery is pleased to present Home by Dinner, the highly anticipated feature exhibition by renowned artist Marcos Anziani, at its new flagship space in the iconic Herzog & de Meuron building in Miami Beach. This collection is a vibrant meditation on family, community, and the intricate dynamics of human connection, brought to life through Anziani’s distinctive blend of abstract expressionism and lyrical storytelling.
Born in the Dominican Republic, raised in the Bronx, and now creating from his studio in Connecticut, Anziani weaves his multicultural experiences into a tapestry of color, form, and movement. Home by Dinner unfolds as an intimate yet universal narrative, exploring the chaos, warmth, and imperfection that define our most meaningful relationships. Each painting pulses with raw emotion, inviting viewers to step into a world where abstraction becomes a language for shared memories and collective longing.
A Vibrant Narrative Through Form and Color
In Home by Dinner, Anziani’s works radiate energy, humor, and complexity. Pieces like Madre e Hija (Mother and Daughter) speak to the unbreakable bonds of love and nurture, while Local Business captures the noisy, joyful heart of community life. Trilingüe (Trilingual) celebrates the beauty of cultural hybridity, and Overseas examines the tension between roots and mobility, a reflection of Anziani’s own journey. The titular work, Home by Dinner, is a kaleidoscopic homage to the dinner table as a site of both unity and chaos. Anziani’s layered figures and vibrant palette evoke the cacophony of shared meals, where stories, laughter, and disagreements coexist in glorious disharmony. Meanwhile, Milk and Honey transports viewers to a dreamlike space of abundance and reflection, offering a quieter moment within the collection’s dynamic rhythm.
A Contemporary Vision Rooted in Tradition
Anziani’s visual language is deeply influenced by the energy of street art and the sophistication of abstract expressionism. His layered brushstrokes, bold colors, and abstracted forms recall the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Willem de Kooning, while his deconstructed figures nod to Picasso’s experiments in cubism. Yet, Anziani’s work is unmistakably his own, blending these influences into a style that feels contemporary, personal, and refreshingly unpolished.
At its core, Home by Dinner is a celebration of togetherness, of the imperfect, vibrant mess that is family and community. It is a poignant reminder that in a world increasingly defined by isolation and individualism, our greatest wealth lies in the connections we nurture and the stories we share.
A Must-See Exhibition
Marcos Anziani’s Home by Dinner opens to the public on November 21, 2024, at Avant Gallery Miami Beach. The exhibition will mark a pivotal moment for both the artist and the gallery, as Anziani’s dynamic vision is brought to life in a stunning new space.
Home by Dinner is not just an exhibition; it’s an invitation to sit at the table, share a story, and celebrate the art of being together.
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