“Passages” showcases the vibrant narrative paintings of Reynier Llanes, a Cuban-American artist (b. Pinar del Rio, 1985). His work blends and contrasts scenes from nature and daily life with a mystical and imaginative flair.
Drawing from his personal memories and experiences as an artist, émigré, and immigrant, as well as his studies in literature, history, and science, Llanes invites viewers into unique dreamworlds.
His explorations of personal and societal passages, both physical and spiritual, sensitively communicate common threads in humanity. Currently residing in Miami, Llanes previously spent six years working in Charleston. This exhibition features selections from his recent series of large-scale oil paintings, alongside his distinctive coffee watercolor paintings — a style he has named "Espressionism."
June 3, 2024
