Munzón Gallery is pleased to present Pure Ego, the first solo exhibition by Adrien Edwards at the gallery. The show opens on Saturday, May 10, from 6–9 PM.

 

Where do we draw the line between identity and persona? A Japanese proverb says, “A man is whatever room he is in,” suggesting that our behavior shifts depending on our surroundings and company. In Pure Ego, Edwards explores the idea that while our personalities may adapt, the ego remains constant through life’s changing currents.

The abstract works in the exhibition invite viewers to reflect on their own internal dynamics. Edwards' process is rooted in intuitive layering, building a visual history through improvisation. With color, line, and shape, each painting becomes a puzzle—or a dance—that ends only when the composition resolves, often suddenly.

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Artist Bio

Adrien Edwards is a Long Beach-based artist whose abstract paintings blend symbolism and figuration to explore the interplay between depth and flatness. A graduate of California State University Long Beach with a BFA, Edwards remains active in the local art community. He currently lives in Silverado Canyon and works throughout Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area as an art handler and installer. His studio is located in Long Beach.