First solo show of the Spanish artist in Toronto at the Alison Milne Gallery.

Rafa Macarrón (Madrid 1981) is a self-taught artist, ex-cycler, and trained physio-therapist. Through his colourful palettes and pseudo-cosmic narratives, Macarrón attempts to capture the world’s innocence, and the beauty and surprise of everyday life.

The exhibition, which comprises both paintings and mini sculptural installations, explores three-dimensional space, and a recurring theme of observation. There’s an undeniable presence of space in his work. The figures seem isolated, often observing their own surroundings through windows or other tableaux.

I'm obsessed with the solitude of humans before the immensity of the universe. Sometimes, I create groups with a figure observing from a distance. I’m interested in people and give a soul and personality to my characters. Just like in the real world, each is like the other but always distinct. Each has their peculiarities: thoughts, expressions, vices… That’s something I’m really interested in: creating unique beings.

—Rafa Macarrón

The plexi shadowbox sculptural installation pieces are done in collaboration with Rafa’s brother, architect Gerardo Macarrón.

Rafa Macarrón has been exhibiting since 2006 in galleries across Spain and Portugal, as well as International art fairs such as Art Madrid, Art India and Scope Basel, Switzerland.

Venue

198 Walnut Ave, Toronto, ON M6J

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Venue

Alison Milne Gallery, 198 Walnut Avenue Suite 3, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2N6

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416-203-6266

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