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PORTALS OF DISCOVERY
JOSE MARGULIS SOLO SHOW | 6.25 - 7.30 -
BLANK SPACE is proud to present Portals of Discovery, a solo exhibition featuring the works of Jose Margulis. This is the artist's first exhibition with the gallery, and we are thrilled to present his universally-acclaimed compositions. Margulis invites all to explore a fusion of geometric precision and artistic ingenuity through his captivating three-dimensional wall sculptures.Vibrant bursts of color and mesmerizing patterns create optical illusions that challenge perception of visual intrigue.
According to Margulis, he challenges us to see the light. To find the keys that answer the essential questions - "Who are we? Where are we going?" He leaves us pensive, but not static, and provokes the questioinhg of our perspectives. Join us and enter the immersive realm of reowned artist Jose Margulis, a world where where art and illusion converge. -
FRONT VIEW OF INSTALLATION
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J. Margulis (Caracas, 1970) launched his artistic journey in photography while studying Management in Venezuela. Initially involved in a family business focused on digital printing, he later shifted towards art, gradually developing an interest in sculpture. Currently, his work merges two and three-dimensional elements, blending his sculptural creations with photographic techniques.
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Jose Margulis
KC36BETA-RED "Sink in"Plexiglass, Aluminum comp, Acrylic paint
36 x 36 x 4"
90 x 90 x 8 cm -
VIDEO OF JOSE MARGULIS INSTALLING THE VARIOUS WORKS
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Like many Venezuelan artists of his generation, Margulis was shaped by the emergence of Geometric abstractionism and Kinetic art. Early in his career, he was influenced by the works of Venezuelan kinetic artist Jesús Soto and Russian constructivist sculptor Naum Gabo. Gabo's "Linear Constructions in Space" series, which explores the creation of volume and space using fine threads on a framework, had a particular impact on Margulis.
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Western science and Eastern spirituality have played a signifcant role in his pursuit of integrated knowledge. Magulis identifies himself as a wisdom seeker who connects ideas from unconnected felds of information. His tri-dimensional sculptures clearly refect, in formal and conceptual ways, his interest in how scientifc discovery transforms our philosophy and forces our perspectives.
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Jose Margulis
Oculus 3Plexiglass, Aluminum Composite, Acrylic Paint
40 x 40 x 4 in
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With each sculpture, Margulis effortlessly blurs the lines between art and mathematics, captivating viewers with dynamic compositions that defy expectations. As you move around the sculpture, the lines shift and colors change, and the artwork becomes entirely new. This interactive aspect, according to Margulis, creates an emotional response, which is fundamental to the essence of his artwork. Each viewer approaches the piece with a different experience, perception, and/or feeling that gives the work a new meaning, a new existence.
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IMAGES OF JOSE MARGULIS IN HIS STUDIO
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SIDE VIEW OF INSTALLATION
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His works are made with acrylic glass sheets harboring diferent levels of translucency, which are fixed to painted or printed surfaces. They function as light traps or secret blueprints. Their designs can only be fully revealed by applying or “pouring” light into them, and therefore, the light becomes a sort of “ink” that reveals the design and produces multiple illusions.
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Jose Margulis
Through the VeilPlexiglass, Aluminum Composite, Acrylic Paint
36 x 36 x 4 in
91.4 x 91.4 x 10.2 cm -
Margulis is primarily focused on creating geometric shapes designed to change the viewer's perspective. He is guided by the philosophical belief that everything in life has multiple layers of narrative, spatial perceptions, and varying levels of empathy and diversity. He draws strong parallels between the human experience and the engagement with his artwork. Much like life, his work offers a multitude of experiences that shift the viewer's perception of reality.
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Jose Margulis
UntitledPlexiglass, Acrylic Paint
24 x 24 x 3"
61 x 61 x 8 cm -
Margulis' work resides in private collections in Costa Rica, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Italy, Spain and the United States. He currently lives and works in Miami, Florida.
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