Alexis Mata is a Mexico City-based artist whose work delves into the complexities of digital glitches and distorted perceptions. His oil paintings depict bouquets and vast desert landscapes that appear to be melting or stretching into unrecognizable forms, highlighting how visual information can be lost or altered as it transitions between different contexts. Mata’s interest lies in exploring how the mind perceives changes in visual stimuli over time, stating, “When your eyes look too long at the same thing, your mind makes the change.”
Blending both analog and digital artmaking processes, Mata’s work is a fusion of traditional techniques and modern technologies. He meticulously sketches in notebooks that accompany him everywhere, capturing inspiration from his surroundings through photos and videos. Additionally, Mata experiments with artificial intelligence to replicate the unpredictable outcomes that emerge from these rapidly evolving tools. Beyond visual experimentation, he also explores the possibilities of AI-generated poetry and haikus, describing it as an exploratory process.
The vibrant color palettes and surreal imagery in Mata’s paintings draw parallels between digital errors and the natural distortions that occur in our brains during moments of intense focus, dream states, or altered states of consciousness. He believes that entire worlds can be created within dreams, waiting to be brought to light through artistic expression.
Currently, Mata’s work is on display in the exhibition “Fata Morgana” at The Hole in Tribeca until January 25. His diverse portfolio spans stained glass, textiles, drawing, and sculpture, showcasing his multidisciplinary approach to art. To explore more of Mata’s captivating creations, visit his website and follow him on Instagram for regular updates.
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