on view Spheres of Influence

Writing by Leon Brown / Curated by Mark Roth

In this selection from his ongoing series, Spheres of Influence, artist Joan Belmar invites us into a captivating galaxy of abstract cartography. Completed during Spring 2025, these paintings demonstrate the profound power of simple forms.

Belmar’s signature circles emerge as a direct response to the rigid structures of expectation. More than just shapes, these spheres are acts of quiet revolution, each one a testament to the artist’s willingness to present freedom as a theme central to his work.

The artist states; "I like to achieve saturation through color, and depth with transparency."

Executed in acrylic, oil and ink on paper, these finely balanced and bold compositions chart the dialogue between art, science and the unseen forces of orbit that shape our existence.

A selection, Spheres of Influence is on view through July 18th, 2025 at the Adjacent To Life gallery housed in Ninth Street Espresso (341 E. 10th Street at Ave B, New York City).