Artistic Mastermind | Ilan Laks

Posted by admin on Apr 2012 in HASH LIST | 1 comment

Ilan Laks uses the term, “galactic infinity” to describe his work, making reference to
the continuous, seemingly endless movement that spreads across multiple
panels creating intimate moments of space and simultaneously the
magnanimous total experience of a galaxy. Inspired by French philosopher
Gilles Delueze’s Rhizome Theory of Interconnectivity, Laks has shed all narrative
content to revel in evolutions of mark-making and deconstruction. Conveying the
vastness of macro/micro dimensional space, “galactic infinity” is a fitting
description.   ”My paintings aim to be an experience. It should encompass you and stay with
you even after you leave their presence.”   But what else stays, and equally represents the infinite possibilities the emerge when true creativity is unleashed, is Laks’ width and depth of media.  The modest Laks paints, plays, writes, acts, designs fashion technique and deftly creates inside of every imaginable medium.  Quite possibly the first artistic genius and mastermind of our generation, Ilan Laks connects the final dot that conjoins a life of art to the art of life.
www.ilanlaks.com       http://youtu.be/tXoKxn5-hF8