Carlos had three series working at the same time. In the main coffee shop area, he had a series entitled: Ensemble. I'll leave the fancy art critic words to someone more schooled in it than I, but all the canvases featured beautiful and mysterious women entangled/overcome/sensually connected with their instruments.
The artist: Carlos Ramsey
Moving into the long gallery space one could find his newest series: Of Loss, Discovery, Indignation and Hope
The work was deeply personal about loss, love, and (re)birth. With a running commentary written along the walls that linked the large and stunning canvases, it was an emotional journey. The canvases featured a stylized man, woman, and eventually a child encased in a belly balloon. The "hope" perhaps?
Finally, upstairs in the balcony, Carlos had a brand new artistic venture. I'm not sure how to explain them other than they were botanicals painted on vellum in romantic blends of earthtones and mounted on a wood frame which was hung away from the wall. Imagine a squat, narrow coffee table with cool legs. They are meant to have sunshine illuminate them from behind. These spoke to me.... And these photos, alas, don't do them or the rest of his artwork justice.
It was a wonderful night of art and music. I do hope you'll go check out his work (and maybe buy a piece or two!) The show will be at Sipology for a month. Sipology is located at 448 E. Broadway Long Beach 90802 in the "arts district" at the corner of Broadway and Linden. Carlos can be reached through his website: www.carlosramsey.com
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