Searching in the Field of Light I

About the Artist

Sergio Gomez is a Chicago-based visual artist and creative entrepreneur. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University. Gomez's work has been subject of solo exhibitions in the United States, Italy and Vienna. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Spain, Sweden, London, Mexico and the US. His work is found in private and public collections such as the National Museum of Mexican Art, Brauer Art Museum, and the MIIT Museo Internazionale Italia Arte among others.

In addition to being the co-founder of Art NXT Level, Gomez is also the owner & director of 33 Contemporary Gallery, director of exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, contributor for Italia Arte Magazine, Art/Design faculty at South Suburban College and creative consultant for Idea Seat Marketing and Advertising. He has also curated special projects for the Chicago Park District, ArtSpot Miami International Art Fair during Art Basel Week (2013, 2014), National Museum of Mexican Art, and ExpoChicago (2014) among others. Gomez has also been highly involved in the revival of the New Art Examiner magazine (2014).

About the Artwork

"Searching in the Field of Light I" is part of a series of 4 inspiring pieces. The Standing in the Field of Light series is the result of a personal preoccupation with light as a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and with our constant search for inner peace. This piece has exhibited at various outstanding venues such as Eyekons Conference and Calvin College in Michigan, Mohsenin Gallery in Tennessee, White Ripple Gallery in Indiana, Judson University in Illinois and Dordt College in Iowa.