Internationally-renowned visual artist and fashion designer Jonay di Ragno brings his iconic aesthetic of radiant hues, expressive textures, dazzling accents and mixed media monochromes to both wearable works-of-art and artworks for the walls in this electrifying Opening Night: Wednesday, July 10, 6-9pm to kickstart his Artist Residency at The Long Room.
Expanding from abstract expressionism, Jonay's work speaks of human experiences such as pleasure, rebirth, tension, empathy, and gratitude. He employs texture and expressive movement to create dynamic undulations of color and light. Impasto, sgraffito, scratches, punctures, gems, clay, mica, and crystals – these are just a few materials of his visual vocabulary.
It was the terracotta-colored volcanic shore of Tenerife which first sparked Jonay di Ragno’s imagination. Then the blue waters surrounding Puerto Rico fueled his creativity. Influenced by Mediterranean spice and Caribbean sugar, he merges both worlds into a paradigm of calculation or chance. From the Canary Islands to the West Indies, Jonay was destined for his life’s journey in art. Di Ragno exhibits extensively in Barcelona, Madrid, Tenerife, Morocco, San Juan, Cuba, and nationally in New York, Chicago, Miami, Charleston, Raleigh, and Charlotte. His works can be found in the corporate collections of the Marriott and Hilton, in the permanent collection of The Mint, and in private collections around the world.
Jonay is proudly represented by Lexicon Gallery, a Charlotte-based art agency that supports contemporary artists with collaborative spirit, fostering connection and healing through art.
We believe that art is for everyone, thus an array of Jonay's paintings will be available that range in size and price, as well as a variety of his one-of-a-kind works of "wearable art," handbags, wallets, totes, and coffee table books signed by the artist. If you appreciate artistic talent & creativity, remember that the easiest and most important way that you can support an artist is to collect his or her work. We look forward to seeing you on this exhilarating Opening Night... Live artfully!