Folkloric Acid: The Work of Einar and Jamex de la Torre

Through Oct 31, 2014

The work of Einar and Jamex, a.k.a. the de la Torre Brothers, has recently evolved through the use of digital and lenticular printing. Understanding the frenzy of the work of Einar and Jamex de la Torre is like trying to navigate the running of the bulls in Spain on a tricycle. From the baroque sculptural glass and mixed media figures to the multi-dimensional lenticular light box wall pieces, one feels a sense of high stimulation and sensory overload. There is a joyous abandon that accompanies experiencing the work, as well as charm and a folksy narrative that keep the viewer engaged.

Brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre were born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Jamex in 1960, Einar in 1963. Jamex started flame-working glass in 1977, attended California State University at Long Beach, and received a BFA in Sculpture in 1983. Einar started work with glass in 1980, while also attending California State University at Long Beach. In the 1980s, they ran a flame-worked glass figure business while also developing their assemblage style of work. They have exhibited their work internationally and their work is in the collection of the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington; The National Hispanic Center Museum, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Arkansas Arts Center Museum, Little Rock; Arizona State University Art Museum; San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art; Kanazu Museum, Japan; The Fisher Gallery Museum USC, California; Tucson Museum of Art among others.

The Opening Night Reception: Friday, September 19th from 6-9pm,
Tequila tasting. De la Torre brothers in attendance.

Mindy Solomon Gallery
172 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
786-953-6917
www.mindysolomon.com

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