Leonardo E. Marmol
Studio Viewing Room
2020
Six New Paintings by Leonardo E. Marmol
The Landing is pleased to present Six New Paintings by Leonardo E. Marmol. Marmol builds his abstract works on canvas with a thick application of oil paint; in addition to using brushes, Marmol employs trowels and palette knives to create emotionally charged, highly textured surfaces that call attention to their tactility. At points, the upper layers of paint have been carefully scraped away to reveal an under-layer; the complex process used to build and unbuild these canvases contributes to the strong emotional experience of each.
In this series of works, Marmol expands on the theme he explored in his painting “Neglect,” which was included in Los Colores de Assimilation, his 2019 exhibition at the Landing.