Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Kicks off Season with Solo Exhibition by Aldo Cherres

Posted by: Linnea Bailey

October 14, 2024

The artist’s body of work ‘Horizons’ translates nature into canvas with paint and brushes, capturing the essence of his evolving artistic journey

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — Wellington-based contemporary artist Aldo Cherres draws inspiration from the endless shapes, forms and colors in nature.

But rather than replicating what he observes, he invents his own interpretations. Painting in vivid, high-contrast colors, the slope of a tree perched high on a rock takes an abstract form, while a sky in striking hues draws the viewer toward it.

The exhibition Aldo Cherres: Horizons will take place at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Gayle and Paul Gross Gallery from October 25 through November 30. Free and open to the public, hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

The culmination of twenty years of exploration, Horizons translates nature onto canvas, capturing the essence of Cherres’ evolving artistic journey. The exhibition will feature a collection of 12 semi-abstract landscape paintings in varying sizes, and will be curated by Jessica Ransom, the Council’s director of artist services and curator of the exhibition.

“In this series of abstract landscapes, Aldo Cherres creates visually calming vistas that will fill the gallery with warmth in a perfect opening exhibition for the season,” Ransom said. “I’d like to encourage everyone to come see this extraordinary exhibition.”

Originally from Peru, Cherres characterizes his work as objective, and yet imbued with deeper meaning. He interprets both simple and complex concepts that question our very existence; how we navigate our daily lives, our decision-making and problem-solving processes and how we’re able to thrive.

“I am constantly fascinated by the human experience, our roles and relationships with others and with nature. My art is a reflection of my innate curiosity and optimism,” Cherres said. “I always try to find a balance with my work; I want it to be intuitive and accessible, and I let my pieces do the talking.”

Selected through a highly competitive application process, Cherres is one of six Palm Beach County-based professional artists whose work was chosen by a committee of visual art professionals for one of the Cultural Council’s coveted Gayle and Paul Gross Gallery solo exhibition spots during its 2024-2025 season.

With a studio in Boynton Beach (and work that can be found at Mary Woerner Fine Arts in West Palm Beach), Cherres has exhibited his work internationally. Locally, his work has been seen in the recent exhibitions Heads Up, Quartet and Fancy This! at Mary Woerner Fine Arts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Florida Atlantic University.

Aldo Cherres: Horizons will run from October 25 through November 30 at the Cultural Council’s headquarters in Lake Worth Beach. Visit palmbeachculture.com for more information or to register for the opening artist reception on Thursday, October 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; to RSVP, visit palmbeachculture.com/cherres. To see more of his work, visit www.aldocherres.com.

About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents exciting year-round exhibitions and performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council features spectacular work by Palm Beach County-based professional artisans in its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store and offers complimentary resources for visitors in its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center. The Council is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.

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Exhibition: Aldo Cherres: Horizons — October 25 – November 30, 2024
Aldo Cherres draws inspiration from the endless shapes, forms, and colors in nature. Rather than replicating what he observes, he invents his own interpretations. This body of work is the result of twenty years of exploration, translating nature onto canvas with paint and brushes, capturing the essence of his evolving artistic journey. This free public solo exhibition will take place in the Gayle and Paul Gross Gallery at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, located in The Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building at 601 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call (561) 471-2901 or visit palmbeachculture.com.