00:20

Luis Ponce

And The Absurd Was Born

€2,350

Edition of 2570.0 (H) × 41.5 (W) cm

Sold out

Love this work?

Subscribe to get notified about any cancellations and early access on next releases.

Luis Ponce probes how distorted views and misguided perceptions re-shape our reality.

And the Absurd was Born utilises intoxicating patterns to trick the eye. The experimental print leans upon tactile techniques that compliment the multi-layered cataclysm of visual motifs. Fluorescent inks channel the raw saturated colour of Ponce's work, becoming electric under UV light. Appearing to escape the surface of the print in trompe-l’oeil style, a pair of serpents wrap themselves around posthumanist characters. With his eclectic blend of imagery, Ponce suggests that in our relentless pursuit of success, we often devour ourselves.

"I seek to represent those distorted views and often misguided perceptions or beliefs for which we decide to sacrifice ourselves. What are we willing to let burn, and what will we strive to preserve?"

Each print is paired with an animated NFT of the same artwork, enabled by augmented reality. Claiming instructions will be shared with collectors after launch.

Behind the scenes

Luis Ponce1 collaborationLuis Ponce makes wild, mind-bending digital art. His gifs and films are intoxicatingly bright with impossible perspectives that spin and swerve like an M.C. Escher painting. In fact, Ponce is a self-confessed superfan. And you can see it in his art. Dazzling stripes and patterns meet random body parts and swirling tubes of rollercoaster-esque architecture. It comes as no surprise that Ponce’s ideas are as complex as his visuals. “So much influences me. Cosmogonic myths, posthumanism, the human mind, perception of light and everyday experiences”. Just about everything is in his work. And that’s the magic of it. It’s oversaturation at its very best.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

Lovely art work, very professional company, the packaging was incredible. The whole process was very impressive. i will purchase more. thanks!
Review of Guardian
We are incredibly impressed with the quality of our print and the level of professionalism of Avant Arte.
Review of Actual Size
Love, love, love this piece of amazing work...from the craftmanship, brilliance of the colors, to the title it is fire! My new fave...among many other favorites! The treatment my framer gave it is delicious and aww inspiring...thanks Avant Arte!
Review of In Search For Light
Excellent experience from start to finish.
Review of Portrait of Francis Bacon
everything in the communication has been pretty clear and fluid, the tracking before delivery was detailled and fast, the packaging was enought secured and the final artwork is incredible !
Review of B BOY JUSHI
love my piece and thank you for the communication and guidance regarding shipping documents
Review of Sandman
You are the best in the business and the nicest people to do business with. Thank you!!
Review of Portrait and Head
Great service delivering to Australia, thrilled with the artwork. look forward to hanging it once our renovation is finished.
Review of Diamond Vibration (Caught by the fuzz)

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Cui JieShanghai Federation of Industry & Commerce Building€1,500

Available

Deborah BrownMarch Snowstorm€600

Draw

Glenn LigonUntitled (Black on Black)€3,000Closing on 17 September

Draw

Robert LongoUntitled (Sandy, from the series “Men in the Cities”)€5,200Closing on 29 September