An Exhibit by David Colombo, hosted by the BAA at the Triangle Gallery, 100 Chestnut St. Somerville. Triangle Gallery @ 100 Chestnut, Somerville is located steps away from the Brickbottom Gallery. The hours are 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Mondays-Fridays. The gallery exhibition will be open during Brickbottom Open Studios Nov 23 + 24, 12:00-5:00 PM.

Opening reception: TBA

Step into the eerie yet captivating world of Celebrating Cimmerian Mirth, where David Colombo redefines the intersection of joy and gloom. Through a series of striking, moody landscapes, Colombo explores the paradox of visual delight in a world seemingly devoid of hope. His haunting depictions of bleak highways, and a monotonous parade of ghostly automobiles, driving towards what end, create a visual tension, celebrating life’s fleeting moments, perhaps grasping for joy amid a dark and foreboding future.

The exhibition invites viewers to confront the juxtaposition of despair and exhilaration, as Colombo’s vibrant yet desolate visions offer a space to reflect on the human spirit’s resilience in the face of dystopian landscapes. Cimmerian, the term evoking eternal darkness, collides with mirth, reminding us that even in the most oppressive circumstances one may still conjure a smile.