Arkiv Vilmansa

"Over the past several years, artist Arkiv Vilmansa's iconic character, "˜Arkiv Instant' has made the artist a household name within the lowbrow art
and toy culture scene. In his first U.S. solo exhibition, Through The Lines, Arkiv looks to develop his signature image, while debuting new
characters and continuing to explore his unique style of combining the surreal and theatrical with playful and whimsical caricature.

Through The Lines is the first exhibition to chronicle Arkiv's Vilmansa's career during the past several years of artistic growth and budding success.
As the title suggests, the exhibition is centralized on the theme of overcoming adversity or "rolling with the punches." Many of Vilmansa's
characters are seen embroiled in conflict, be it through physical restraint or combat. True to his technique, Vilmansa's deep and curvaceous lines
slice across each canvas, while radiant, harlequin waves sweep your eyes up and around the bodies of unusual, yet beautiful creatures. As a
result, Vilmansa has developed his portrayal of colorful fluidity and struggle and opposition. Through the lines marks a pivotal turning point in
Vilmansa's career, where past challenges are overcome and the process of moving forward ...

SELECTED SOLO

2013
September 2013 "Dreaming Of Some Space" @ Galerie Lacroix, Paris - France
2012
August 2012 “The Aftermath” A Journey to Wounderland Tour @ Toy Art Gallery, Los Angeles – USA
November 2012 “Daydreamer” A Journey to Wounderland Tour @ Vivi Yip Art Room, Jakarta – Indonesia
November 2012 “Arkiventures” A Journey to Wounderland Tour @ FLABSLAB Gallery, Singapore
November 2012 “A New Amusement” A Journey to Wounderland Tour @ Publika White Box Gallery, Malaysia
December 2012 “All In The Mind” A Journey To Wounderland Tour @ ViniylOnVinyl Gallery, Manila – Philippines
2011
March 2011 “Through The Lines” @ Vincent Michael Gallery, Philadelphia
August 2011 “Escapist” @ Toy Art Gallery, Los Angeles – USA
October 2011 “Reachable Distance” @ Vivi Yip Art Room, Jakarta – Indonesia
November 2011 “One or Nothing” @ White Canvas Gallery, Singapore
December 2011 “Relics” @ VinylOnVinyl Gallery, Manila – Philippines
2010
October 2010 “Riding Curves” @ Vivi Yip Art Room, Jakarta – Indonesia
December 2010 “Out of Nothing” @ VinylOnVinyl Gallery, Manila – Philippines
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2012
January 2012 “Underpaid” Group Show @ Hold Up Art Gallery, Los Angeles – USA
February 2012 “Art On The Move” Auction, Oceanic...