Art Seen is proud to exhibit a compelling selection of works by Los Angeles-based artists at the upcoming SCOPE International Contemporary Art Show in Miami, Florida, from December 03–08, 2024. This collection showcases an intersection of culture and contemporary art across mediums, featuring Miguel Osuna’s intricate embroidery pieces, Moncho 1929’s bold Botánica paintings, and debuting Brad Howe’s latest exuberant sculptures.

Founded in 1993 by Mexican-American art dealer and curator Leonardo Ledesma, Art Seen is a Los Angeles based art advisory dedicated to showcasing innovative works from emerging and established artists worldwide.

Curatorial Statement

Art Seen’s presentation for SCOPE brings together the visionary works of these three distinguished Los Angeles-based artists exploring cultural heritage, architectural influence, and the evolving relationship between art and identity. This exhibition highlights the relationships between tradition and innovation, offering viewers a window into the rich artistic contributions of Los Angeles. By showcasing diverse perspectives, Art Seen connects the vibrant art culture of Los Angeles with the international stage of Miami Art Week, inviting audiences to engage with narratives that are both personal and universal. 

Moncho 1929’s Botánica paintings explore the intersections of spirituality, identity, and resilience within Latinx communities. Rooted in the blending of African, Indigenous, and Spanish Catholic traditions from his Puerto Rican lineage, these works reveal a tapestry of spiritual practices and cultural archetypes that have remained hidden beneath the surface of colonial influence. With vivid imagery and warm palettes, Moncho creates sanctuaries of healing and empowerment.

Miguel Osuna’s embroidery series embodies a fusion of contemporary abstraction with textile craftsmanship passed down by his matriarchs in Mazatlán, Mexico. His work reimagines emotional landscapes of memory, creating textured compositions that evoke introspection. Trained as an architect, Osuna merges fine art with familial heritage, reminding us of the balance between the monumental and the intimate.

Brad Howe’s vibrant painted sculptures offer a playful meditation on form and color. Influenced by his education in Brazil, the catalyst for Howe’s career, each piece invites viewers to expand their visual vocabulary and reimagine the possibilities of three-dimensional space. Howe’s latest body of work focused on new explorational painting techniques using automotive paint on steel.