On Tuesday, 2/22/22 a day that from its date alone renders itself special–step inside a completely new realm of immersive art, created by interdisciplinary artist and muralist Nychos. “The Awakening,” a new unparalleled experience presented by Mirus Gallery, takes attendees on a journey of rebirth.

With over one hundred original art works from the famed artist, the show is layered and engaging, arranged into a complex narrative that exceeds a simple viewing experience. This museum-style show shares a compelling story of personal introspection through large-scale paintings, interactive artworks, projection, animation, sculptures and more, taking attendees well beyond the traditional gallery format into new all-encompassing territory. While fine art sits at the forefront of this experience, “The Awakening” incorporates new technologies, bridging the gap between the analog and digital.

“The Awakening” can be described as a rift in time, a process the body and mind can go through to achieve a new way of thinking. It is the most profound leap into a new reality. A reality where ego and self are so far from the center of our universe that we feel a rebirth of spirit. NYCHOS is constantly reassembling, growing and changing. As he evolves, his art does too. He explores this life and many past lives through deep meditation. His well-known dissections transform into complete figures held together by luminous translucent shells. Anatomy remains the center of his visual language, pushing one’s perception through and within the works. With this, he is able to form a gateway to a more complex discussion of life and death, working towards a more comprehensive understanding of both. As such, both topics are visited in recurring cycles throughout the exhibition, finally merging into one big multi-dimensional experience for the observer.

Not only is “The Awakening” a metaphor for the artist's spirit, this moment in art history is the awakening of the gallery space itself, pushing away from the stale and quiet spaces. This new experience uses traditional paintings, prints and sculpture in combination with projection, science, and sound. With Mirus Gallery’s history in the nightclub space and the world of art, this immersive event is the beginning of a new era, unifying their expertise in pursuit of the most complete experience. Mirus Gallery is thrilled to continue their momentum in the Los Angeles art community. This marks the first solo exhibition at the new LA location, and is the result of a decade-long relationship between Mirus and Nychos.

Mirus Gallery founder Paul Hemming describes this as the perfect partnership, going on to say, “His work has always captivated me. It fits within the curatorial vision that I have been crafting over the past several years. I love artists that can conjure the unfathomable…his play with pop images, the way that he slices and dices pop culture work, the virtuosity of his work, his photographic memory, he’s constantly pushing the line, moving forward into new works and new experiences.” Drawing on their varied background in comprehensive events, every logistical detail of “The Awakening” meticulously planned, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for visitors. The event is timed and ticketing, meaning attendees will be able to immerse themselves in the world without also immersing themselves in unmanageable crowds.

Beginning on 2/22/22, take a step into a world unburdened by reality and expectations. “The Awakening” is coming.

Raised in a traditional Viennese hunting family, death and dissection were daily business for Nychos. The proximity to animal viscera had a profound effect on him psychologically and visually – he now explores the theme of dissection in his art, pushing it to playful extremes. In Nychos’ world, Spongebob has a skeleton, people live inside rabbits and there is always something wicked underneath. Pumped up on the visual adrenaline of comics, heavy metal and graffiti, Nychos’ work reflects the immense energy and technical focus necessary to produce work on the massive scale he has reached on the streets.

Using delicious color-scapes and wild, fuming lines to create his characters – whether with paintbrush or spray can – Nychos works with unmatched dynamism. His command over his tools indicates a work ethic that promises only more staggering output from this artist. Nychos’ paintings and drawings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide, including six solo exhibitions (Turino, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Paris) in the past two years alone. These pieces serve as unique compliments to his massive public works that give character to cities all over the world. Nychos currently lives and works out of Rabbit Eye Movement, his studio and art space located in Vienna.