Mike Dargas

This summer, Opera Gallery is delighted to introduce Mike Dargas to the London contemporary art scene. Mike Dargas’ new series of portraits is a challenge to oil painting as we know it and a confirmation of his mastery of the photorealistic techniques.

The German artist’s love for precision, in an almost obsessive manner, brings models to life under the brush stroke and draws one into a reamlike world where time has suspended. His breath-taking large-scale portraits – all striking with their liveliness and expressionism – will transport the public into a world of intimacy and sensuality; and the lingering images of his paintings will stay with them well after they have viewed the exhibition.

Jean-David Malat, Curator of the Opera Gallery, says, “I discovered Mike Dargas 2 years ago, on Instagram, when he first started out. When I saw his work, I immediately flew to Germany to meet up with him. It is now 2 years later and I am extremely proud and filled with happiness that I am able to represent him during his first solo exhibition in London. In my ten years of experience in this industry, I have never come across such a talented artist and I am very excited for this exhibition, and also for what the future holds”.

Mike Dargas is rigorous in his commitment to produce excellence and demonstrates a level of skill that falls outside one’s understanding of what is possible. Opera Gallery takes great pride in presenting his first London solo exhibition date.