"From figures with multiple legs and noodles for arms to frolicking trees, Paco Pomet summons the absurd. Known for his uncanny oil paintings rendered mostly in monochrome and enlivened by colorful details of overly stretchy limbs or celestial objects, a sense of nostalgia greets surreal scenarios. The artist often derives his imagery from vintage black-and-white photographs, adding an absurd dimension to history."
"Pomet's work is currently on view in a solo exhibition titled Planet Circus at Richard Heller Gallery, which continues through February 14 in Santa Monica. See more on the artist's Instagram. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member now, and support independent arts publishing."
Figures with multiple legs, noodles for arms, and frolicking trees characterize Paco Pomet's surreal imagery. His uncanny oil paintings are rendered mostly in monochrome and enlivened by colorful details such as overly stretchy limbs and occasional celestial objects. A persistent sense of nostalgia greets surreal scenarios created from altered vintage black-and-white photographs, adding an absurd dimension to historical imagery. Work is currently on view in a solo exhibition titled Planet Circus at Richard Heller Gallery in Santa Monica through February 14. More examples and updates appear on the artist's Instagram. The pieces blend technical mastery with playful distortions, inviting viewers to reinterpret familiar scenes through unexpected, humorous interventions.
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