The Apelles Palette “Magic Realism”: this is the term used by local artist Pedro Hernandez to describe his unique style of oil painting. Within each piece, you may see ballerinas, insects, couples, and figures from all walks of life, viewed through a soft, dreamy lens. Through the use of color and light, he seeks to…
When we first encountered the work of Vanessa Cunto, the immediate reaction was disbelief—was this truly a drawing and not a photograph? Her art blurs reality -vs- art, inviting inspection, and rewarding curiosity with astounding precision. Every element, from the subtlest highlight to the most delicate shift in tone, reflects an almost microscopic attention to…