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27 January - 17 February 2024
2024 January 27 - February 17
  • Mj Torrecampo, No One and Everyone Pays Attention in the Reading Circle, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    No One and Everyone Pays Attention in the Reading Circle, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    132 x 168 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Wall Ball, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    Wall Ball, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    168 x 91 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, The Ultimate Side Quest, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    The Ultimate Side Quest, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    71 x 182 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, The Weight of Gold (Diptych), 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    The Weight of Gold (Diptych), 2023
    Oil on canvas
    157 x 91 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, A Good Test Taker, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    A Good Test Taker, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    122 x 91 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, I Dreamt My Dad Died, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    I Dreamt My Dad Died, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    122 x 71 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Backyard to Table (Diptych), 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    Backyard to Table (Diptych), 2023
    Oil on canvas
    71 x 107 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Audience: Basketball, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    Audience: Basketball, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    25 x 20 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Audience: Monkey Bars, 2023
    Mj Torrecampo
    Audience: Monkey Bars, 2023
    Oil on canvas
    25 x 20 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Inhale/Exhale, 2021
    Mj Torrecampo
    Inhale/Exhale, 2021
    Oil on canvas
    25 x 18 cm
  • Mj Torrecampo, Wah Wah Woh Wah Wah, 2021
    Mj Torrecampo
    Wah Wah Woh Wah Wah, 2021
    Oil on canvas
    25 x 18 cm
MJ Torrecampo's artwork delves into the fragments of childhood, encapsulating significant moments and introspective musings. Each piece evokes a distinct memory, from the anticipation of taking turns in a reading circle to the clandestine mission of discarding cigarettes for a parent. Torrecampo's paintings also explore the pressure of excelling academically, the weight of perceived success, and the bittersweet dreams that accompany thoughts of mortality. Through vibrant imagery and thoughtful compositions, the artist invites viewers to reflect on their own personal histories and cultural influences. Torrecampo's narratives resonate with universal emotions, capturing the intricate interplay of joy, vulnerability, and growth experienced during those formative years. With each stroke of the brush, the artist creates a visual tapestry that speaks to the complexities and nuances of childhood, leaving an indelible impression on those who engage with the artwork.