2020
Miami in Chicago
Group exhibit presented by Vertical Gallery, Chicago
Featuring Artists: Martin Whatson, Alex Face, Mau Mau, Collin van der Sluijs, Joseph Renda Jr., David Heo, and Mysterious Al
December 2021
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Biophilia
Vertical Gallery presents Joseph Renda Jr.’s first career solo exhibit. June 2020
Biophilia “Humanity’s innate desire to connect with nature and natural environments”
Joseph Renda’s Biophilia captures the innate human desire to connect with nature through a surrealistic lens, and tells a story that looks toward a greater collective future. His work transforms landscapes into intricate pieces that blur the lines between humanity and the natural world. The human subjects are depicted with characteristics found in nature, portraying flora and fauna in illusive, ‘dreamlike’ scenes. In this way, Renda emphasizes that nature is a welcoming setting for the human form. Biophilia urges viewers to explore the human race’s continuous impact on nature, and calls to mind our duty to keep this connection thriving for generations to come.
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