Collecting art in Miami, I am well-acquainted with Now Contemporary Art for many years; and, have acquired several pieces along the way.
In the last year, the gallery has moved and restructured its representation, all for the better.
The new space, though smaller, is more visually functional.
It's open and airy, with high ceilings, natural light and expansive walls that bring out the best in the works featured.
The gallery specializes in artists employing clever use of unconventional materials to generate exciting and quirky art works.
Example, cubed wood to mimic pixilated animal sculptures, melted and mutilated manga dolls, cut comic book pages collaged in optical patterns, lego blocks arranged in to architecture, paintings of amusing and happy plasticine figurines in social arrangements, buttons kinetically arranged with fishing line to create 3 dimensional imagery, carved books et al.
All fun and aesthetically whimsical.
The uniquely original art is presented by Pablo Dona, the gallery owner/director, a passionate and charming dealer, sells the art he loves and wants to collect for himself.
Now Contemporary is among the galleries that have elected to remain in Wynwood and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday with both on site and street parking.
The art is family friendly, as is the gallerist. read more