Dali Protege Louis Markoya to Exhibit in Fairfield, Connecticut

    FAIRFIELD, CT, October 18, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Markoya's history with Fairfield and its library is longstanding, having originally conducted research for Dali's art there. In 1973, Markoya exhibited his first solo show, while still working under Dali. This first show, "The Traumatism of Birth," leaned heavily on the master's style and imagery.

Now, 43 years later, Markoya brings what he terms the continuity and evolution of Surrealist and Nuclear-Mystical art to the same venue, with a focus on optical and neural explorations through oil paintings and lenticular prints. Lenticular prints give the illusion of depth, even the appearance of movement, as the image is viewed from different angles.

"I want to stimulate the intelligence of the viewer. It's my sincere hope," Markoya continues, "that I can contribute to the growth of curiosity and mind expansion through my art. During the time I worked with Dali it was always his dream to capture the third dimension in his work, a goal started in the Renaissance with advanced perspective and trompe l'oeil. Through experimentation with advanced lenticular lenses, I have finally achieved Dali's dream, of full color 3D without the aid of glasses or mirrors."

Markoya evolved mentor Dali's innovations through his leveraging of fractal science and lenticular lens technology, extending surrealism's most notable characteristics, and creating a style that is uniquely Markoya. In his later years, Dali opened up new visual doors, too, through the use of holography and stereoscopy. "I have evolved Surrealism and Dali's love of science to develop a new art form," Markoya says.

Among the more than 30 works that will be on exhibit, one of several fractal-based pieces to be shown is, "Only Thought Can Rival Nature" - an intricate painting with flame fractals forming the brow of a female head and fractal roots growing into an iris," Markoya notes. The work features several elements seen in some of Dali's compositions, such as cuttle fish, bees, and butterflies. These elements all represent how thought can not only extend beyond the walls of the cranium but can surpass nature itself.

The exhibit will run from November 19 through December 31, 2016. Show hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. A reception is scheduled December 3. For more information, contact the gallery at (203) 256-3155.

Attachment is self-portrait bearing his upcoming show title, "The Triumph of Intellect."

Markoya's extensive website, which includes great anecdotes on working with Dali, can be found at www.louismarkoya.com

Contact: Louis Markoya
[email protected]
(203) 482-0641

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