OSGEMEOS – PORTAL OF DREAMS
2024-11-11The title Portal of Dreams derives from the twins’ perception of their work as a portal, gateway, or mirror; thus, exploration of dimensionality is central to their creations. For instance, in Oh my god! I love that (2023), one of the artists’ signature yellow figures spirals downwards across the picture plane, as if falling through a portal. Meanwhile, Sensation (2024) depicts a similar figure seemingly caught in an invisible web, attempting to break free of the composition and into the viewer’s space.
Growing up in the 1980s in Cambuci, a central district of São Paulo where the brothers still have their studio today, OSGEMEOS launched their careers at a time when the hip-hop movement was flourishing and urban graffiti was reshaping the streets of the city. Surrounded by this dynamic cultural landscape, they embraced the creative possibilities of their environment, setting the stage for their artistic evolution. The brothers immersed themselves in the vibrant hip-hop, breakdancing, and youth culture that thrived in Brazil during the 80’s. Among the intricate patterns and vibrant colors that characterize their compositions, the color yellow stands out; it holds great significance for the artists, as they often dream in this vibrant hue.
Opposite – The 24 Hours Theater, 2023
Exhibition runs through to December 28th, 2024
Lehmann Maupin
213 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu Hannam
Seoul
South Korea
