Urban Rhythms | Angel “LA II” Ortiz

 

ROME | MUCCIACCIA GALLERY PROJECT

30 November 2023 – 14 January 2024

Urban Rhythms - LA II, Love Dove

A solo exhibition featuring iconic New York City street artist Angel Ortiz (LA II / LA2 / LA ROC). Curated by Daria Borisova, this extraordinary exhibition unveils new paintings by LA II that pay homage to his distinctive New York street art style by incorporating a bold, vintage colour scheme that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Each artwork captures the essence of urban life, pulsating with vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating symphony of the artist’s artistic vision.Born in 1967 to a Puerto Rican family living in the Baruch Housing Projects on New York City’s Lower East Side, LA II discovered his passion for artistic expression at an early age. At only 10 years old, he began leaving his colourful footprints on the walls of the neighbourhood, marking the beginning of an extraordinary artistic journey. Adopting the nickname ‘LA II’, symbolising ‘Little Angel’, Angel Ortiz’s path is intertwined with that of the famous artist Keith Haring.

installation view, Urban Rhytms, 2023 01
installation view, Urban Rhytms, 2023 02
installation view, Urban Rhytms, 2023 03
Sun Burst, 2023<br />
Acrylic spray paint,<br />
acrylic marker on canvas<br />
48 x 48 in | 121.9 x 121.9 cm

LA II
Sun Burst, 2023
Acrylic spray paint,
acrylic marker on canvas
48 x 48 in | 121.9 x 121.9 cm
ph. Marco Nardo

Didi’s Delight, 2023 Acrylic paint and marker on canvas 30 x 48 in | 76.2 x 121.9 cm

LA II
Didi’s Delight, 2023
Acrylic paint and marker
on canvas
30 x 48 in | 76.2 x 121.9 cm
ph. Marco Nardo

Sun Burst, 2023 Acrylic spray paint, acrylic marker on canvas 48 x 48 in | 121.9 x 121.9 cm

LA II
Blue Wave, 2023
Acrylic spray paint,
acrylic marker on canvas
48 x 60 in | 121.9 x 152.4 cm
ph. Marco Nardo

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