Editor’s note: This event was postponed to July 17 due to the approach of Tropical Storm Bavi.
The Guam Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Mark Dell’Isola: A Retrospective 1986-2026,” that was scheduled to open with a public reception on Friday, July 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. has been postponed to Friday, July 17 due to the storm.
This landmark exhibition will then run through Oct. 16. This comprehensive exhibition spans four decades of work by one of the region’s most prominent contemporary abstract artists from Guam and the broader Pacific region.
Mark Dell’Isola’s work is highly regarded for its synthesis of traditional art methods and modern technical execution. Heavily influenced by the unique natural and cultural environments, marine life and light spectrums of Guam, Palau, Bali, and Japan, his large-scale work captures the spirit of island ecology.
His distinct style, noted by the Washington Post for its “controlled explosion” of pure color spectrums and detailed organic geometries, captures the raw power of the Pacific.
Dell’Isola’s work has previously earned placement in prestigious permanent global collections including The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., Belau National Museum, and the IberCaja Cultural Center, Zaragoza, Spain.
“I’m honored to share this 40-year journey with our community at the Guam Museum,” says Dell’Isola. “I invite everyone to come, revisit older works, and see the new pieces together in one place.”
For more information, contact Mark Dell’Isola at (671) 486-0343 or markdellisola@hotmail.com, or Leona Young at (671) 989-4456 or leona@guammuseum.com.