Once Upon a Time, Portuguese painter Ana Monteiro’s first solo exhibition in the US, invites you to explore the complexity of memory through a world where past and present, joy and melancholy, are beautifully and intricately interwoven. Her imaginative self-portraits are rooted in symbolism, magical realism, and evocative storytelling, creating a bridge to our collective past through references to art history, literature, allegory, and myth. Her dedication to self-portraiture stands as a declaration of identity and remembrance – expressions of self that challenge the fleeting nature of existence and anchor moments of her life, as much as our own, reflecting both the intimacy and universality of the human experience.
Once Upon A Time welcomes you to engage with Monteiro’s poignant reflections, allowing them to stir your own recollections and emotions as you traverse the remarkable artistic and emotional landscape she has created. This journey into memory and selfhood is, in many ways, a personal fairytale – a narrative stitched from the threads of our deepest hopes, fears, and fantasies. Just as the phrase “once upon a time” evokes stories of magic and transformation, Monteiro’s work reminds us that our own lives are filled with the wonder and mystery of stories already told and those yet to be imagined.
We will be holding an opening reception on Saturday, October 25th from 5 – 8 PM at the gallery. Refreshments will be served and the artist will be in attendance.
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