DAMON MAHONEY
Hidden and Reimagined
Multimedijalni događaj
13.9.2025.
Volat (pokraj Monada)
Pozivamo vas na izložbu Hidden & Reimagined američkog umjetnika Damona Mahoneyja u subotu, 13.9. u 20h u voltu pokraj Monada!
Izložba inspirirana vremenom provedenim u Jelsi nastala je tijekom rezidencijalnog boravka na otoku i prikaz je novonastalih originalnih djela u kombiniranoj tehnici. Uživajte u vizualnim radovima s teksturnim i figurativnim elementima, kao i u čitanju poezije uživo, a zatim zaplešite uz melodije Barba Soundsystema.
“Kao umjetnik u usponu, jedna od mojih najvećih inspiracija bilo je vrijeme provedeno u Hrvatskoj posljednjih nekoliko godina. Kombinacija drevne povijesti, arhitektonske ljepote i blizine prirode ispunila je moju maštu kreativnim idejama. Kao rezultat toga, počeo sam stvarati slike istražujući interakciju između urbanih okruženja i elemenata oko njih. To je dovelo do serije apstraktnih i figurativnih slika, često pod utjecajem sposobnosti prirode da transformira oštre linije struktura u jedinstvena okruženja. Moje slike pričaju priče o posebnoj sinergiji između ljudskih i elementarnih prostora te o iskustvu ljudi koji prolaze kroz njih. Kao umjetnik, uvijek tražim energetski utjecaj ljepote i njezine dragocjene krhkosti, suprotstavljene snazi volje prirodnog svijeta kao odgovoru.”
– Damon Mahoney
O umjetniku:
Damon Mahoney je počeo stvarati još kao dijete, inspiriran dubokom ljubavlju prema prirodnom svijetu i fascinacijom svijetom mitologije i fantazije. Damonova želja za stvaranjem dovela ga je do drugog umjetničkog oblika – baleta. Kao profesionalni plesač nastupao je kao solist za Oakland Ballet, Menlowe Ballet i Operu San Francisca. Unatoč rigoroznom rasporedu treninga i proba, Damon je nastavio gotovo svakodnevno skicirati. Nakon dvanaest godina na pozornici, Damon se povukao iz baleta. Ubrzo se našao uvučen u svijet tekstila. Inspiriran raskošnim kostimima i fluidnim pokretima plesa, počeo je istraživati umjetnost izrade šalova pletenjem, šivanjem i slikanjem. Rezultirajuća kolekcija dovela je do lansiranja Damon Graya u buticima diljem okruga Marin i San Francisca u Kaliforniji. Damon je nastavio eksperimentirati, istražujući upotrebu visokokvalitetne digitalne tehnologije kako bi svoja umjetnička djela pretvorio u živopisne tekstile. Razvoj ovog umjetničkog istraživanja doveo je do serije slika, istražujući nadrealizam, apstraktna i figurativna djela. – „Moje slike inspirirane su divljim oblicima prirode, teksturama gradskih zidina i ulica, misterijom figure uhvaćene u očaravajućem prikazu svjetla i sjene.“ Damon i dalje pod utjecajem svog iskustva kao plesača i dizajnera tekstila radi na svojim slikama.
DAMON MAHONEY
Hidden and Reimagined
Multimedia happening
13.9. | 8pm
Tunnel (next to Monade)
We invite you to the exhibition Hidden & Reimagined by American artist Damon Mahoney on Saturday, September 13. at 8 p.m. in the tunnel next to Monade!
The exhibition inspired by the time spent in Jelsa was created during a residential stay on the island and is a display of newly created original works in combined technique. Enjoy the visual works featuring texture and figurative elements as well as live poetry reading, and then groove to the tunes of Barba Soundsystem.
“As an emerging artist, one of my greatest inspirations has been my time spent in Croatia over the past several years. The combination of ancient history, architectural beauty and proximity to nature has filled my imagination with creative ideas. As a result, I began making paintings exploring the interaction between urban environments and the elements around them. This has led to a series of abstract and figurative paintings, often influenced by nature’s ability to transform the hard lines of structures into unique environments. My paintings tell stories of the special synergy between manmade and elemental spaces, and the experience of people passing through them. As an artist, I am always seeking the energetic impact of beauty and its precious fragility, juxtaposed against the willpower of the natural world in response.”
– Damon Mahoney
About the artist:
Damon Mahoney began creating art when he was just a child, inspired by his deep love of the natural world and a fascination with the other-world of mythology and fantasy. As a young adult, Damon’s drive to create led him to another art form — ballet. As a professional dancer he performed soloist roles for the Oakland Ballet, Menlowe Ballet and the San Francisco Opera. Despite the rigorous training and rehearsal schedule, Damon continued to sketch almost daily. After twelve years on stage, Damon retired from ballet without knowing what was next. Before long, he found himself pulled into the world of textiles. Inspired by the ornate costumes and fluid movement of dance, he began exploring the art of making scarves through knitting, sewing and painting designs. The resulting collection led to the launch of Damon Grey in boutiques across Marin County and San Francisco, California. Damon continued to experiment, exploring the use of high-quality digital technology to transform his artwork into vibrant textiles. The evolution of this art exploration led to a series of paintings, exploring surrealism, abstract and figurative work. – “My paintings are inspired by the wild forms of nature, the textures of city walls and streets, the mystery of a figure caught in the bewitching display of light and shadow.” Damon continues to be influenced by his experience as a dancer and textile designer when working on his paintings.
