Press Release

ES IST WAS ES IST: Art as Sites of Inquiry and Acceptance

Imahica Art introduces “Es Ist Was Es Ist,” a group show exhibit brought together and curated by Lester Amacio. The show will be running on August 10 to 25, 2024. This thought-provoking collection of artworks will invite its viewers to engage and question the intersections of perception and reality through an array of contemporary artworks.

Expansion of Artistic Interrogations 

Art becomes a lens through which we can express and examine our own acceptance of reality––be it through resignation or fervent explorations. The works on display encourage us to probe deeper into the fine line between resignation and resilience. These artistic interrogations capture the artist’s own introspection in the universal human experience of truths that cannot be altered. What can art be, if not a vessel of interpretations? Interrogation does not lie in form, but in the soul of the artist. The absence of concrete forms in abstract art pieces invites viewers to interpret their own experiences and understanding of our surroundings. Each artwork serves as a catalyst for introspection, inviting viewers to interrogate their own beliefs about control, destiny, and acceptance.

“It is what it is” – A Reflection of Life’s Intrinsic Nature

As life is defined to be immutable, and us imperfect beings continue to hold on to our forbearance, art allows space to confront and reflect on the unchangeable elements of our world and our responses to them. Art has always been about making sense of the world around us. These artists use their craft to articulate the tension between what is beyond our control and how we choose to engage with it. The exhibition traverses across the process of understanding and reconciling with what cannot be changed, exploring the ways in which abstract art can reflect and challenge our perceptions of reality. How do we make sense of this inevitability?