{"title":"Unapologetically Dazzling","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/files\/TuruaGallery_UnapologeticallyDazzling_www_B_1800x900_fd161695-8a39-416b-9024-0bf81bfb1c32.png?v=1789618199\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMaico Camilo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Presale: \u003c\/strong\u003eThursday 15th October (Details to be confirmed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening: \u003c\/strong\u003eFriday 16 October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition shows: \u003c\/strong\u003e16 October - 28 October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBrazilian-born, New Zealand-based artist Maico Camilo with \u003ci\u003eUnapologetically Dazzling\u003c\/i\u003e, a high-energy solo exhibition featuring approximately 20–25 works drawn from his \u003ci\u003eMy Wonderful Self, Infinite Bloom, Abstract\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBold Figuratives\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe exhibition is an unapologetic celebration of colour, confidence and creative liberation, bringing together heavily textured abstract works and expressive, wide-eyed figurative paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThrough neon layers, clashing patterns, bold checkerboards and dense impasto textures, Camilo creates an exuberant visual world that encourages viewers to embrace brilliance without hesitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eUnapologetically Dazzling\u003c\/i\u003e is really about embracing who you are without needing permission,” says Camilo. “I want the work to feel alive – full of colour, energy and emotion. There is a freedom in allowing yourself to be seen and in not trying to make everything fit neatly into a box.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOver almost two decades, Maico's work has been exhibited and collected internationally, with invitations to show in New York, Milan, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Venice, as well as at Auckland Museum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOpening night will be held on Friday, 16 October from 5pm at Turua Gallery, with the exhibition running until 28 October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCollection will be online from 6pm opening night and any pieces that are available at that time will also be able to be purchased online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0078\/4168\/collections\/TuruaGallery_UnapologeticallyDazzling_www_B_1800x900_fd161695-8a39-416b-9024-0bf81bfb1c32.png?v=1789618223","url":"https:\/\/turuagallery.co.nz\/collections\/unapologetically-dazzling.oembed","provider":"Turua Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}