Experience an exhibition that explores the profound relationship between human consciousness and universal order through geometric abstraction and conceptual form. Created in response to the writings and artistic vision of British constructivist Marlow Moss, Rafael Montilla expands on Moss' view of art as uniquely human by exploring our evolving identity within the universe. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-553-1134 or gonzalezja@mdpls.org. All Ages.
This exhibition features a series of two-dimensional (2D) artworks by Rafael Montilla, created in response to the writings and artistic vision of British constructivist Marlow Moss. Through geometric abstraction and conceptual form, Montilla explores Moss’s core belief that art expresses the profound relationship between human consciousness and universal order.
In 1932, Moss wrote, "Natural forms contain, in effect, an element of an unchanging and universal truth… Their true value is therefore not found in their visible form but in the relation that exists between this form and the universe… [I aim] to construct pure plastic art that will be able to express in totality the artist's consciousness of the universe."
For Moss, art is not simply emotional or decorative — it is a mental and spiritual act. It reflects the artist’s awareness of the world, serving as a bridge between the self and the cosmos. Moss believed that art is uniquely human, not existing outside of us but rather emerging from our inner engagement with existence.
Montilla’s 2D works in Marlow Moss: Consciousness of the Universe continue this line of inquiry. His artworks are reflections of harmony, transformation and our evolving identity within the universe. The cube, a recurring motif in his practice, symbolizes equilibrium and interconnection.
Montilla believes his art is a dedicated pursuit of humanity’s conscious evolution, aiming to foster a more harmonious and sustainable world. He draws inspiration from Native American philosophies across various continents and from his ancestors and integrates both natural and technological elements to reflect the public’s shifting relationship with the world. Montilla also uses artificial intelligence as a creative tool, expanding the possibilities of human thought and expression.
The connection between Moss and Montilla is one of shared purpose. Both seek to uncover universal truths through abstraction, and both use art as a means of understanding and reshaping the human experience.
Mon, Jun 23 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Jun 24 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Jun 25 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jun 26 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Jun 27 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jun 28 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jun 29 | Closed |