Venture into a vivid dreamscape rich in color and emotion with SLEEP DEMONZ, a series of 18 unique artworks in oil on linen by Cory Van Lew. Pushing long-buried pain to the surface in an act of transformation, Van Lew has infused this new collection with hues that reflect the fiery rebirth of his soul in real time. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Ticket holders will receive 25% off general admission to Mad Arts. A selection of these artworks will be available for purchase, with an optional digital pairing.
Artist Statement: “A reoccurring nightmare stemming from past trauma that’s been held deep beneath the surface. During hazy, sleepless nights filled with anxiety about the unknown, the only thing that would ease my mind was to create until I was mentally depleted and HAD to sleep. These paintings are part 1 of me going into the unknown and making sense of these visions, visualizing the pit in your stomach when you’re in your most vulnerable moments.
This first Chapter introduces our ‘species’ the Sleep Demon. They are demonic-looking versions of you and I. They are from a parallel universe where the last humans reverted to hunter-gatherers emerging from a caveman-like lifestyle. Although these demonic-looking characters look sinister their intentions are showing survivors of the Blew World (Blue Faces who are controlled by AI cyborgs) that they don’t have to live hand in hand with tech. After a few encounters with some cowboy outlaws, the SLPDMNZ plan an attack against a cyborg scout ship and “free” some Blew people whom our main character befriends.
Our Hero is whom we encounter first, Saying “See you later” to his family, not knowing when he will return from his journey, sharing one last hug with his wife and child. Along the way we get to know our species and see that they are not evil beings but reflections of ourselves that remind us to be the best version of us that we can.”
The auction partner for this exhibition is SuperRare. More information soon regarding auction dates.
About SuperRare: Founded in 2018, SuperRare is the leading curated marketplace for on-chain art with more than $300M in total sales and $180M earned by artists. As one of the earliest champions of perpetual artist royalties, SuperRare is working to build the leading on-chain auction house to bring the art market onto the chain.
Born in Mission Viejo, CA, in 1990, Cory Van Lew is a modern visionary whose art transcends conventional boundaries through his innovative theory of transmission. With a profound and nuanced understanding of color, Van Lew crafts palettes that evoke visceral, natural emotions from his audience. His intentional use of color resonates on a deeply sensory level, creating an almost synesthetic experience where pigments transform into a symphony for the eyes, harmonizing as if they were musical notes playing a melody for the soul.
