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Opalescent Odysseys the past and identified. Mr. Montano explains the source of his
Rene Magrite ones mused ”Art evokes the mystery without inspiration in an interview: ”From the moment I saw the Viking
which the world would not exist. Contemporary Master Artist spaceship land on Mars in 1976, I’ve never stopped thinking about
Ignacio Montano exemplifies this credo in his dazzling series, life beyond planet Earth.” The idea of uprooting olden times and
as he transplants historical figures to an intergalactic setting. transferring it to the future, presents a visual metaphor that
Creating a body of work that is incredibly modern in its unique history repeats itself. We should be wary and learn from history,
subject matter, Mr. Montano demonstrates his vast creativity and for we might see these same problems and lessons in years to
exuberant imagination. The artist combines the cosmic world with come. Mr. Montano is truly a master painter, as he demonstrates
that of the historical, juxtaposing the modern and unknown with his genius skill and unique style in his works. Painting on linen,
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