Angel Otero debuts a series of recent works at Lehmann Maupin Seoul
(Artdaily.org)

Lehmann Maupin is presenting Angel Otero’s Piel de Luna. For his first solo exhibition in Korea, the New York-based artist debuts a series of recent large-scale paintings, paint collages on paper, and a tapestry-like work composed entirely of oil paint that hangs directly on the wall. Otero’s practice is rooted in the history of painting and remains dedicated to the tradition of abstraction, recontextualized through his innovative process. His richly textured paintings engage in an exploration of memory by addressing art historical themes and also grappling with the artist’s personal history. Through experimental techniques and physically engaging processes, Otero pushes the boundaries of his materials, drawing much of his inspiration from the inherent qualities of oil paint. Otero begins each painting by reproducing varied reference images