Upon first glance, you’ll be able to recognise some of your favourite cartoon characters, but with a twist. Picture SpongeBob transformed into a dog and Patrick reimagined not as a starfish but a star-shaped bone.
Artist Ronald Ventura dabbles in three main mediums: paintings, sculptures and installation art. In this exhibition, you'll notice how he skillfully juxtaposes elements from pop culture, positioning them side by side on a shared canvas to explore the intersections and contrasts within these cultures.
The theme of juxtaposition consistently runs through Ventura's body of work. You'll encounter intriguing combinations (sometimes disturbing even), such as human feet on a rhinoceros, a gorilla's head placed on a human body, and various other unexplainable hybrids that are sure to boggle your mind.
Constantly on his mind is the question: How can a piece of art reflect my current identity, trace the path of my personal journey, or even offer a glimpse into what lies ahead?
