Sonia Almeida's 'Perpetual Dizziness' exhibition explores medieval skeuomorphism through interactive paintings

Sonia Almeida's show, 'Perpetual Dizziness,' is on display at the Simone Subal Gallery in New York from January 6 to February 10, 2019. The exhibition showcases new oil paintings on plywood, aluminium, and paper that challenge traditional skeuomorphic design, drawing inspiration from Late Medieval illuminated manuscripts. Attendees can use interactive sliders to either reveal or hide lower panels, producing effects similar to double-page spreads and animated GIFs. Almeida's anthropomorphic figures, shaped like letters with titles such as 'Upper case Z' and 'Lower case h,' display a graceful androgyny. The color scheme combines rich hues with vibrant pastels, reminiscent of art deco and modern flat design. ArtReview reviewed the exhibition in March 2019, highlighting Almeida's incorporation of medieval elements into skeuomorphism.