Tessellated Echoes: Endangered in the Puzzle of Existence by Pablo Azar
August 29 – November 20, 2024
Valencia Public Library Branch
23743 West Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce an art exhibit by Mexican-American artist and actor, Pablo Azar. Titled Tessellated Echoes: Endangered in the Puzzle of Existence, this compelling exhibition will be on view at the Valencia Public Library Branch from August 29 to November 20, 2024.
Pablo Azar is known for his multifaceted talent in both the performing and visual arts. Known for his successful acting career in both Latin American and American markets, Azar has also established himself as a figure in his art community with his unique and imaginative style called “Toonymania.” This new style invites viewers explore beyond the evident, urging them to discover the intricate “creatures” that Azar meticulously brings to life.
In Tessellated Echoes: Endangered in the Puzzle of Existence, Azar’s works explore themes of interconnectedness and existence, urging viewers to look closer and find deeper meaning within each piece. His art, which often features vibrant colors and surreal compositions, combines elements of pop surrealism with a profound narrative that reflects his inner world and the broader human experience.
The City of Santa Clarita invites all art enthusiasts and community members to experience the vibrant and thought-provoking world of Pablo Azar. Tessellated Echoes: Endangered in the Puzzle of Existence is not just an art exhibit but a journey into the depths of creativity and existence.
How to Purchase Artwork:
For inquiries and to purchase artwork, please contact the artist directly.
Delivery will be arranged after the show ends on November 20, 2024.
Pablo Azar | srtoony.com | @toonymaniacs
Q&A with Pablo Azar
Hi Pablo, thank you for sharing your vibrant artwork with our community at the Valencia Public Library Branch! Tell us, who are your biggest influences?
I would say Salvador Dali in the creation of surrealist worlds and environments, and M.C.Escher in the way Tessellation works and how “puzzle” pieces have meaning.
Can you tell us about your favorite medium to work with?
It would be acrylic, the technical reason is because it’s fast drying time which allows me to work without interruption, and also it’s brightness
Can you tell us more about the purpose or goal of the artwork you create?
It is to make you remember your childhood, to bring your inner child out and fall in love again with colors, and cartoons, and the simple things in life just the way we did when we were little, because that’s when our true salves resurface.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
I don’t see a lot of styles that are appealing to all ages, but mine is. My oldest client was a 90 year old lady who fell in love with my version of “La Virgen de Guadalupe.” My youngest client was a Korean 8 year old that begged her mom to buy my fishes piece.
Do you plan each piece out before you start? Or do you let the piece “take shape” as you go?
As Pablo Picasso would say “inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” Most of the time I do plan my pieces because there is always a strong mathematical element in all of them, but as I draw the little cartoons things start to surface and evolve, changing the final result compared to what I had initially in mind.
