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An Artist to Follow
By Elida Roman
Elida Roman
Élida Román is a prominent figure in the art world, known for her roles as a curator and art critic, particularly in Peru.
Fermin Fleites’ recent work exhibited at the Praxis Art Gallery reinforces his multiple merits. He has the ability to bring together seemingly unrelated visual styles in an “ordered chaos” that make us jump from classical Greek and German Renaissance images to the most contemporary art forms, such as installations or conceptual art. In the process, his well informed gaze directs us to popular products and images associated with symbols, rituals, and magical beliefs practiced through time.
A Continent's Heritage Unveiled
By Ella Lawson
Ella Lawson
Art Critic and Curator, Specialist in Cuban Studies. Resident in New York.
Alejo Carpentier’s assertion that the blending of diverse elements naturally gives rise to a baroque style speaks volumes about the complexity and richness of our continent’s cultural heritage. This notion is vividly embodied in the art of Fermín Fleites, whose drawings capture the essence of a multifaceted reality born from the confluence of disparate historical, cultural, ethnic, and geographical strands. His work stands as a testament to the power of symbiosis, weaving together elements that, while seemingly incongruent, find harmony and new meaning within his artistic vision.
Beyond the Visual Experience
By Ella Lawson
Ella Lawson
Art Critic and Curator, Specialist in Cuban Studies. Resident in New York.
Fermin Fleites Morffi’s artistry manifests as a testament to his creative evolution, exemplified through the harmonious fusion of language within his works. His artistic journey compels audiences towards introspection and contemplation, employing a rich tapestry of metaphorical allusions. Morffi intricately weaves current societal dilemmas with elements of magical realism, establishing a recurring motif throughout his oeuvre. He articulates this approach by integrating visual motifs drawn from what he perceives as a blend of magic and mythology in the contemporary world. These motifs are intended to unlock both conscious and subconscious responses in the viewer, reflecting the interconnectedness of cultural achievements and the communal spirit that forms the backbone of human identity. This interplay of mythical and magical elements with the personal subconscious highlights the depth of Fleite’s exploration into human nature, nature, society and the individual.
The Magic of confluence
By Ella Lawson
Ella Lawson
Art Critic and Curator, Specialist in Cuban Studies. Resident in New York.
Fermin Fleites’ artwork embodies a profound exploration of the cosmos, where every stroke and hue is a testament to the universality of human experience, transcending mere aesthetic appeal to delve into the realms of the sacred, the magical, and the deeply philosophical. This “magic of confluence” is a dynamic interplay between the tangible and the ethereal, where the totemic converges with the marvelously real, the dreamlike merges with the animistic, and the cosmic dances with the surreal. Fleites’ art is a dialogue of symbols, a conversation where disparity is merely a facade, revealing a robust conceptual foundation beneath.
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