The exhibition Searching In The Presence of Light will feature a selection of painting works by Sergio Gomez from the last five years. The title refers to Sergio Gomez’s interest in the use of light as a metaphor for truth. Light, as an experience, touches all aspects of our lives from the moment we are born to the moment we leave this life. Sergio Gomez’s life-size works are often referred as doors of passage to the other side. They invite the viewer to explore the multifaceted experiences of the human condition. In his most recent paintings, Gomez searches for the presence of light within the human spirit and reinterprets its powerful influence.  (more texts at: http://www.sergiogomezonline.com/writing.html). This event is open to the public free of charge at Mohsenin Galleries, located at 1917 Church Street in Nashville, TN. The public is invited to meet the artist on Saturday, August 9 from 6pm to 8 pm. For more information, please contact the gallery at (615) 866-9686.

Sergio Gomez is a Chicago based visual artist. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University.  Sergio’s work has been subject of solo exhibitions in the United States, Italy and Vienna. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Spain, Italy, Sweden, Mexico and the US. His work can be found in private and public collections of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Brauer Art Museum, and the MIIT Museo Internazionale Italia Arte among other private and public collections.

The human form is the most important element in Sergio’s work and it exists as an anonymous representation of the self. The figure dominates the work and it is depicted as a shadow, aura, ghost or energy light. Sergio is interested in the human and spiritual experience throughout the cycles of life.

Presently, Sergio Gomez is the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, owner & director of 33 Contemporary Gallery, contributor for Italia Arte Magazine, founder of VisualArtToday.com; a curated online exhibition space for international contemporary art. In addition, Sergio is an accomplished graphic designer, Art/Design faculty at South Suburban College, Creative Consultant for Idea Seat Marketing and Advertising and co-founder of 3C Wear LLC.

Mohsenin Galleries has a 6000 square foot gallery space with two levels which showcases fine rugs and objects and timeless furniture. The most recent addition to the gallery is a fine art exhibition space located throughout the first floor and highlighted on the 2nd floor. The exhibitions change regularly and special events and artists openings are held throughout the year. Gallery owner Shahim Mohsenin has served as Nashville’s Fine Rug expert for more than twenty years. He has enlisted the assistance of nationally acclaimed curators and artists to help expand his gallery in the fine arts. The gallery is conveniently located at 1917 Church Street with ample parking across the street. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5 pm and by appointment. To contact the gallery, please call (615) 866-9686

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