The Exercises

  • James Edward Bonilla

These visual explorations are an ongoing series of exercises built upon regimented principles — like calisthenics, but for the eyes and the mind.

Each exercise is built upon a consistent system: an underlying grid, a monochromatic palette, and a reductive, geometric visual language. This enables me to create a myriad of explorations swiftly and effortlessly.

The exercises are intentionally ambiguous, providing a plurality of meanings so viewers can interpret them as they wish, or simply focus on their composition.