Artelli, the pioneering multi-dimensional art space, joined hands with ARTONEERS and Caelis Galeria to host the opening ceremony of new exhibition on March 7. Renowned New York artist Adam Handler traveled to Macau to attend his first solo exhibition in Macau, titled “Always near you…Always”, marking his largest solo exhibition in Asia to date. With the arrival of ART MARCH, Artelli has announced a series of outreach events. These events aim to offer a diverse art experience to the public, leveraging Artelli’s role as a platform that connects international artists with the local art community in Macau. These events also provide an open space for art enthusiasts to gather, interact, and enrich the local cultural scene through the appreciation and interaction with artworks.
Ms. Linwood Lin, Chief Innovation Officer of Forward Fashion Group and Artelli, expressed, “Artelli is dedicated to establishing itself as a pioneering art brand in Asia. Since its inception over a year ago, Artelli has partnered with international artists from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and other regions to curate international original art projects and invite artists to visit Macau for close interactions with the public. Artelli will continue to expand the art business ecosystem and host outreach activities such as art education and art therapy to provide diverse art experiences. We will also continue to promote art accessibility and leverage Macau’s unique platform to attract international travelers, encouraging them to explore ‘Travel’ and ‘Art’ itineraries, further bolstering Macau’s reputation as a cultural hub.”
Mr. Jose Ignacio Ruiz Caparros, Co-founder of Caelis Galeria and ARTONEERS, shared, “Macau is a place where diverse cultures converge, and we are delighted to collaborate with Artelli to present the largest exhibition of New York artist Adam Handler in Asia. Most of the works in this exhibition were created specifically for this occasion. Before coming to Macau, it was difficult to imagine a multi-dimensional art space like Artelli. During the preparation period, we learned about the city’s emphasis on art development and its potential. Collaborating with the Macau team for the first time has shown us their international perspective and execution capabilities. We hope to bring more art projects to Macau in the future.”
Global Debut of Original Artwork Featuring Large-Scale Art Installations
This exhibition, themed “Love Heals” showcases Adam Handler’s new and debut creations, including the Ghost Series, the UFO Abduction Series and the Battle Ground Series. Handler captivates audiences worldwide with his distinctive Kawaii Faux Naïf style, which seamlessly blends whimsy and therapeutical elements. Using acrylic paint, oil stick, pencil, and markers, Adam Handler employs a passionate and childlike drawing technique to create unique outlined characters that almost appear flat, lacking depth. Artelli’s two levels feature large-scale art installations, enhancing the overall exhibition with a richer visual effect.
Handler often translates his personal experiences and emotions into phrases in his works. Elements of Handler’s studio in New York have been brought into the exhibition venue to let the audience understand the artist’s creative thinking and current thoughts from his perspective. Elements of Handler’s New York studio been brought into the exhibition venue to allow visitors to understand the artist’s creative thinking and current thoughts from his point of view. A message board inspired by one of the artist’s most iconic characters, “Ghost”, is also available in the exhibition venue. The audience can leave a unique phrase or share thoughts after viewing the exhibition in the “Soul Room”, as a way to share the world of each other’s souls with the artists.
At the opening ceremony, Artist Adam Handler said, “Each of the works in this exhibition reflects my heart and soul, containing deep emotions and stories, but also to express the desire for love and healing. Macau is a wonderful place, and it is an honor to meet my familiar collectors and new friends in person. Thank you to Artelli, ARTONEERS and Caelis Galeria for making this my largest solo exhibition in Asia, and I am very happy to be able to present the characters in my head in the form of a large-scale art installation, which is one of my favorite exhibitions in my personal art career. “
