Angels debuts a new series of paintings devoted to the archetype of the seraphim, the winged figure that has animated art history since the early Christian era of the 4th century. With these works, the angel takes its place in Nava’s contemporary visual mythos, joining riotously colored monsters, knights, and chimerical beings that populate his deceptively carefree canvases and works on paper.

Angels is on view through April 10 @ Vito Schnabel Gallery 455 West 19th Street in the Chelsea Arts District. photographs courtesy of Vito Schnabel Gallery