00:20

Luis Ponce

And The Absurd Was Born

€2,350

Edition of 25

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

As a longtime buyer of prints and editions I am extremely impressed with my first Avant Arte experience. The attention to quality, detail, packaging and the customer experience are among the best Ive seen.
Review of Untitled
i have now purchased several pieces of art from you and every step, from email notifications to packaging and framed art itself is flawless!!!! Look forward to more!!
Review of Homage for Jasper Johns
Wonderful experience, can't wait for another purchase for my collection!
Review of Unveiling series #1, 1993
Such a great and perfect experience working with Avant Arte. I am forever grateful for your kindness and communication throughout this entire process. Art was delivered perfectly, beautifully, and on-time, as promised. Love your company!
Review of Actual Size
amazing experience throughout, from the actual purchase to the delivery. it was well package and the unboxing was a sweet experience! can’t wait to have it framed and to hang it on my wall!
Review of La Nascita
Avant arte staffs are lovely. They always kindly help when I have problem or question.
Review of City Fountain
You guys offer great quality backed by a team of wonderful professionals. I look forward to years of business together.
Review of Iris
communication, shipping integrity, and overall piece were all great! recommended!
Review of Untitled [Man in Car with Shed]

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Katherina OlschbaurHumility and the Other One in Me€800

Available

Chen Wei TingPoetic fragments€1,200

Draw

Yoon HyupAmbre Roulette€850Closing on 23 July

Draw

Giuseppe PenoneIl mio vedere futuro - My Future Vision I€2,200Closing on 16 July