Oteyza Exhibit Opening at Philippine Center Gallery, New York, March 23, 2009

It was an exciting night full of enthusiastic attendees curious about the reason behind my latest series. It was the first time I exhibited all my circular paintings and I was not sure how it will be accepted. It took a lot of time assembling the stands and attaching the paintings.

I was surprised to receive all positive comments and a lot of suggestions to take the show to other galleries because of it's uniqueness. Some enjoyed the fact that the works could be rotated; others liked the motorized feature; some liked them being mounted on stands so they could be positioned in any location in a room or office

The works were all based on my experiences and impressions of the world as I was growing up. They were all influenced by my dislexia in the way the images were broken up, distorted, reversed.

I am very thankful to the Philippine Center for giving me the opportunity to exhibit, to all the wonderful people who attended and the ones who brought some food and drink to add to the table.

EXPANSION

This term is used to describe the opening out of Julian Oteyza’s artistic experience. This year, (2009) all of the artwork he is creating is built upon the multiple series of art works he has created over the years.

"Rotating Perspectives" offered the viewer an opportunity to experience the art through a hands on approach to manipulating the cleverly designed canvas.

"Emerging Dimensions" offered the viewer an opportunity to experience pulsating images experienced by Dyslexics.

"Light Wave Reflections" provided the viewer an opportunity to become part of the reflective history of Julian’s Filipino background.

"Time Frames" offered Philippine History in film reel style in honor of the Philippine Independence Centennial year.

"Magic Circles" involved the viewer with the hands on experience of rotating a round canvas and viewing the perfect symbol of continuity, the circle.

"Expansion" series is Julian’s next step inviting the viewer to join him as he turns his art outward, involving the viewer and the art space in the subtext of creating original art based on ordinary objects with extraordinary color, design, and interpretation.

Visiting the art exhibit affords a special revelation offering you, the viewer, a key to the secrets of an expanded view of Julian’s art. The year 2008 was an exceptional year for Julian. He survived a life threatening illness and emerged with a strong and abiding vision of "Expansion." This life lesson has driven him to share his vision through his art. While 2009 has developed into a year we are all being asked to sacrifice for the greater good and be frugal with our funds, Julian's expanded vision offers you an opportunity to see beyond personal sacrifice and discover the profound in simple thing.

Julian’s childlike awe of everyday objects is untainted by the authoritative inner voice that leads many artists to color and design to fit a "norm" or a popularly identified "fad." In finding his own definition of beauty and substance in everyday objects he invites you to absorb the hidden meaning of "Expansion" in every aspect of your life and pursuit of happiness and beauty and he wishes you wonderful new experiences as you expand your vision and life lessons.