Revolution is proud to show the artwork (for the first time at the gallery) of internationally exhibiting artist Ilona Cutts. “LUCID DREAMS” is a solo show of new artwork by this Georgia based artist. Join us for the opening reception, and meet the artist! And, this opening coincides with “REVEL” – Revolution Gallery’s Seven Year Anniversary Celebration!
ARTIST STATEMENT
My Nordic background takes me back to my birth in Helsinki, Finland. At age 2 months we moved to Argentina, followed by Poland, then the U.K and finally Mexico. As my family kept moving countries and entire continents, I had to learn a new language and how to fit into a new Culture, every few years. I ended up spending most of my life in Mexico, around 25 years. I then decided I need a change and moved to Spain where I had a home and Studio for 2 years but I soon realized that it was Mexico’s Art and Culture that had the deepest impact on me of all. Life takes us on many paths, so in 2016 I found myself moving to the US, where I currently live.
When I was growing up our homes were surrounded with antiques and art, that my Mother collected throughout our travels. Through them I learned to observe beautiful things as well as have an appreciation for the Arts. I find myself often incorporating these antique objects into the visual language of my paintings and performances. Antique objects too tell a story.
BIOGRAPHY
I’m a mid-career artist with over 60 exhibitions in the US and Internationally. I studied Fine Arts at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London, U.K. and finished my BFA in painting at Kankaanpää Art College, in Finland in 1995. My art can be found in Museum Collections such as the Contemporary Museum of Art in Oulu, in Finland and El Borcegui Museum, in Mexico City. I have had solo and group exhibitions in Finland, Spain, France, Mexico, Portugal, Japan, the USA and Australia. My last group Show was in New York City at Stone Sparrow Gallery NYC in 2021, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art in Wisconsin and SINKKA Contemporary Art Museum of Kerava, Finland. I have curatorial experience in figurative work and have collaborated in the making on group Shows in the USA for International Artists.