Palm before storm: Aldo Comas at COYA Dubai explores life's duality

COYA Dubai has launched a new three-month exhibition titled Jungle and Chaos. It has been created exclusively for the venue by Spanish multidisciplinary artist, Aldo Comas.

- Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer

Unveiled on May 16 and on view till March at COYA Dubai, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah, the collection has been crafted to reflect the spirit of the UAE by drawing on desert landscapes, palm trees, and the region's energy. Comas was present on the opening night, where he met guests and shared personal insights into the works on display. A sumptuous dinner followed the inaugural, where Latin American cuisine inspired by Peru, completed the cultural journey for those present and initiated it for those yet to come.

In Jungle and Chaos, Comas explores the palm tree as a recurring motif (he describes it as a “poetic flag of identity”), capturing imagined paradises, visual memory, and the poignant nostalgia of fleeting beauty. Rendered in burnt tones and soft pastels, each work invites serious reflection, even as it enhances COYA's ambience and energy. “Humbled by the great event in @coyadubai,” said Comas. “Thanks to everyone that was part of such an incredible art show. Jungle & Chaos was an absolute success and I'm in love with Dubai vibe and its people. Here is some info on my new collection: Jungle & Chaos is a visceral, untamed journey through the rawest corners of the human psyche and the primal beauty of nature.