Canvas Cooler 2025

10 artists are given the challenge of transforming a blank canvas-wrapped Red Bull cooler into an inspired work of art.

Let’s Rock ’n’ Roll — WHY NOT?

by:
CATARSIS
About the Exhibit:

Let’s Rock ’n’ Roll — WHY NOT? was created to capture the essence of energy, excitement, adrenaline, happiness, and the unstoppable drive to fully embrace every moment. To CATARSIS, rock ’n’ roll embodies music, motion, and pure emotion. Let’s Rock ’n’ Roll — WHY NOT? translates a fun, dynamic, adrenaline-charged vision rooted in movement and attitude.

About the artist:

CATARSIS is a Colombian urban and visual artist born and raised in Bogotá and now based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their work channels the emotional complexities of everyday life, blending personal experience with broader social themes. Using vibrant colors, expressive characters, bold lettering, and diverse materials, they create large-scale murals and installations that invite viewers into a visual dialogue. For CATARSIS, art is more than aesthetics; it’s about connection, expression, and sparking emotions that lead to reflection and joy. They aim for their work not only to share their perspective but also to inspire others to think deeply and feel uplifted.

Visit Webpage
www.catarsis.net

About MAD Arts

MAD Arts is a museum, community hub, and laboratory for art and technology founded in 2020, its flagship headquarters is a 50,000-square-foot space in South Florida that facilitates visionary exhibitions and projects by individuals, collectives, non-profits, and companies. 

Exploring new models of culture and business, MAD Arts supports artists, creatives, and technologists with the resources of a full-service digital, marketing, advertising, and technology hub, including virtual reality and motion capture studios and manufacturing facilities. Committed to educational initiatives, inclusive programming, and career development, MAD Arts is grounded in the philosophy that art and technology are tools for social good and should be made accessible.

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