Reflections of Us
April 2024
Curated by Sergio Gomez
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Visionary Art Collective partnered with Warnes Contemporary Gallery in New York City to present our first in-person juried group exhibition, Reflections of Us, curated by Sergio Gomez. This exhibition was centered on self-portraiture and featured a diverse selection of self-portraits by artists of all career levels. Through this exhibition we sought to broaden the classical definition of self-portraiture by including a wide range of interpretations, from representational to abstract.
This exhibition was curated by Sergio Gomez, an artist, curator and director of 33 Contemporary Gallery in Chicago. With a career spanning over 45 solo exhibitions in the United States and international museums, Sergio's work has left a lasting mark in the art world. His artistic legacy resides in prestigious public collections and private homes. Sergio has organized over 100 exhibitions since 2010. One of his most remarkable curatorial achievements with 33 Contemporary Gallery was the decade-long stewardship of the National Self Portrait Annual Exhibition in Chicago. From 2004 to 2014, Sergio passionately cultivated this exhibition, turning it into one of the largest and most anticipated self-portrait showcases in the nation. Over the ten-year span, more than 500 artists eagerly participated, testifying to the exhibition's enduring legacy in the art world. Sergio's curatorial talent transformed the National Self Portrait Annual Exhibition into a revered platform, where artists celebrated self-expression and self-reflection. Sergio's influence extends to esteemed institutions and events, including the Chicago Park District and Expo Chicago Art Fair. His dedication to promoting art is evident in each exhibition he curates. Moreover, Sergio is a trailblazer in online marketing, with his Art NXT Level podcast inspiring and educating contemporary artists worldwide through over 350 episodes. His unwavering commitment to the creative community shines through as a beacon of inspiration for artists and art enthusiasts.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Ellen Starr Lyon, Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez, Jocelyn Russell, Brooks Cashbaugh, Caity Salamanca, Inna Malostovker, Lydia Dildilian, Susan Feldman, Margeaux Bestard, Dasha Ziborova, Sally Ko, Michael Hubbard, Caitlin Curtis, Dawn Harmer, Laurence de Valmy, Brian Christensen, Mikel Frank, Paul Lorenz, Jessi Olarsch, Hanna Gudjonson, Sima Schloss, Cesar Conde, Chris Weller, Beth Kamhi
