Andy DeCola, Curtis Amisich, Lucas Biagini, Neil Peter Dyck, Todd Lambeth: ABSTRACT REALITIES BEYOND HORIZONS

Abstract Realities: Beyond Horizons is an insightful art exhibition that explores the boundaries of perception, showcasing the innovative works of five Canadian abstract painters at Mark Christopher Gallery. Andy DeCola, Curtis Amisich, Lucas Biagini, Neil Peter Dyck, and Todd Lambeth, each bring their unique interpretations of abstract realities to life through bold colours, intricate patterns, and dynamic textures. Their collective works invite viewers to embark on a journey of introspection and discovery, challenging them to explore the depths of the abstract and the charted territories of their imaginations. This exhibition is a celebration of the boundless potential of abstract art to evoke emotions and provoke thought, offering a glimpse into the horizons that lie beyond the real. These artists, with their diverse backgrounds and unique approaches to abstract art, come together to create a compelling and thought-provoking exhibition at Mark Christopher Gallery.

Andy DeCola: Born in 1978 in Hamilton, Ontario. Andy DeCola is known for his exploration of media culture through painting. He graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2002 and has exhibited across Canada and in New York City. His work often reflects a response to the constant bombardment of images in our daily lives, previously incorporating found objects and commercial imagery. Recently, he has shifted focus to more conceptual goals by incorporating personal photographic imagery into his artistic practice leading him into a new direction.

Curtis Amisich: Curtis Amisich, born in Brampton, Ontario, is an artist who specializes in Criticism and Curatorial Practice. He received his BFA from the Ontario College of Art & Design in 2007. His work is characterized by a unique use of acrylic on panel, exploring themes of technology and nostalgia. Amisich has held solo exhibitions and participated in group shows, contributing to the contemporary art scene with his distinct visual language.

Lucas Biagini: A Toronto native born in 1996, Lucas Biagini is a painter who eschews traditional brushes for molding, slicing, and forming mixtures of oil paint with clays. His textured, relief-like paintings evoke natural phenomena like tectonic plates and topographical maps, as well as more personal themes of emotion and the human body.

Neil Peter Dyck: Hailing from Manitoba and currently based in Vancouver, BC, Neil Peter Dyck creates non-representational paintings on hardboard. His work harmonizes collage and painting, drawing inspiration from nature and the world around him. Dyck’s fragmented, dream-like compositions are built through a process of augmenting, reducing, and concealing abstract forms.

Todd Lambeth: Born in Calgary, Alberta, Todd Lambeth now resides in Victoria, BC, where he teaches drawing and painting at the University of Victoria. He studied visual art at the Ontario College of Art and Design and holds an MFA in studio art from the University of Victoria. Lambeth’s work has been showcased across Canada, and he is known for his contributions to both commercial galleries and artist-runcentres.