ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Sept. 3, 2025 - PRLog -- This month, the Mahaffey Theater's gallery will transform into a portal of perception with "Fractal Dreams: Surreal Visions of Louis Markoya," a sneak preview of the exhibition opening on Thursday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM that will be on display for a limited time. Featuring the work of surrealist and former Salvador Dali protégé Louis Markoya, the show invites viewers into a realm where mathematics, classical painting, and optical illusion converge.
For six years, Markoya worked directly with the legendary Salvador Dali. Today, his work builds upon that surrealist legacy by fusing traditional techniques with cutting-edge technologies, such as fractals and lenticular lenses. The result? Art that shifts, refracts, and even moves as the viewer does, blurring the boundaries between dimension and reality.
"Markoya doesn't just paint what he sees—he paints what we can't see. His work bends light, logic, and legacy," said Bill Edwards, CEO of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "It's not just something you view—it's something you truly experience."
Markoya's exhibition offers a rare and radical exploration of topics typically untouched by fine art—from scientific theory to metaphysics. His work has stunned even the most seasoned art collectors with its originality, depth, and cerebral beauty.
"Fractal Dreams" opens September 18th with a complimentary public reception at 5:00 pm, including light refreshments and an artist talk by Markoya himself. The show remains on view for the following two weeks, Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and is accessible during performance nights. RSVP is required - call 727-300-2000 or email: membership@themahaffey.com
About the Artist
Louis Markoya is a surrealist painter, technologist, and former protégé of Salvador Dali. Based in St. Petersburg, his work has been exhibited in galleries and institutions across the United States and internationally. His signature approach combines classical artistry with fractal geometry, optical physics, and lenticular movement to create a wholly original visual language. The lenticular technology used in 3D works is the realization of Salvador Dali's biggest artistic dream: creating full-color 3D on a 2D surface without external devices, a concept Dali believed had been the dream of artists since the Renaissance.
About Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts:
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts supports performing arts programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Our mission is to educate, engage, and entertain everyone in our community through culturally diverse performances. We present inspiring arts education programs, community outreach initiatives, live mainstage performances, concerts, and special events for the enjoyment of the entire community.
For more information, visit BillEdwardsFoundationfortheArts.org or follow us on social media.
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