opa projects is proud to present Reliance.
With Reliance, Maurice Mboa presents an exhibition that marks his arrival on a new continent and a new chapter in his life. His journey from Africa to Europe, the MiddleEast, Asia, and now the United States, forms a symbolic path across cultures. Each step has shaped his artistic language, and this show brings these influences together.
His engraved metal works function like traces of memory — layers of experience, images, and symbols that he carves, recycles and reinterprets.
The works feel like a personal archaeology, where the artist digs into his past to build something new.For Mboa, Reliance expresses the idea of standing “at a crossroads” — a moment where identities, histories and energies connect.
He sees himself as someone able to carry and transmit these connections. His life and art are inseparable, forming a kind of ongoing performance. In these new works, masculine and feminine figures appear like roots growing in different directions, suggesting regeneration and continuity.
Reliance is not just a title; it reflects Mboa’s desire to create a link between where he comes from and where he is heading.
"Reliance"
“Connecting Art, Institutions, and Collectors”
Beyond exhibitions, opa projects is a place for dialogue. Through exclusive dinners and regular events, the gallery brings together
We are dedicated to collaborating with museums, educational programs, and art schools, hosting events and initiatives that inspire and engage.
These partnerships strengthen ties between contemporary artists and major institutions in Florida and beyond.
Billy Tartour is an art historian, collector, and renowned art advisor with years of experience supporting artists and guiding collectors. His work has consistently bridged artists and prestigious institutions.
opa projects is the culmination of Billy’s commitment : a gallery designed to connect artists, collectors, and institutions, fostering meaningful relationships and forward-thinking exhibitions.
