cv/statement

b. 1994. phoenix, az.
— lives/works in phoenix.

belassen’s work derives from an affinity with minimalism and abstraction, echoing a process he refers to as subtle over sound. this idea references the physically intensive layering process involved in his work, while also hinting at his internal desire to simply communicate a story, thought or feeling. deceptive in their simplicity, his paintings convey depths of meaning through playfully handwritten, oft-cryptic words, and abstract imagery scratched through a drying surface, revealing a glimpse into the chaos that lives inside. they reflect the duality of the human condition, marking moments in his personal life that only he can fully comprehend.

his works are in private collections across europe, the united states, mexico, the uk, asia, and australia.

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solo exhibitions

2020 the after-afterparty. framed ewe, los angeles.
2019 the after-afterparty. framed ewe, phoenix.
2016 mysterio the show. guggenheim gallery, orange.

group exhibitions

2019 bad neighborhood. belhaus, phoenix.
2019 tiny works v. {9} the gallery, phoenix.
2019 modernism/art palm springs. palm springs.
2019 la art show. los angeles.
2018 the other art fair. barker hangar, los angeles.
2018 skin & bone. de plume gallery, los angeles.
2017 the other art fair. old truman brewery, london.
2017 the other art fair. facility, melbourne.

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education

2016 bfa graphic design. chapman university.

press

2019 java magazine, cover of november edition.
2019 southwest style magazine.

2018 saatchi art, the visual communication of gino belassen.
2018 saatchi art, spring catalog: 9 emerging artists to buy now