“We discover magnificence not within the factor itself however within the shadow patterns, within the mild and darkness that one factor in opposition to one other creates.” It is a quote from Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki that artist Nicolas Lefeuvre’s newest exhibition “I Think I See It” is impressed from.
The exhibition, occurring between 5 to 28 November, takes the guests by way of Lefeuvre’s ink works from the final 12 years. Spanning over three themes: Land(e)scape, The State I Am In and Self-Archeology, it chronicles the artist’s journey in creating his physique of works. Many of his artworks replicate his huge expertise residing in nations and cities round Asia like Hong Kong, Japan, Nepal and Singapore. Previous to his profession change as a full-fledged artist, Lefeuvre was concerned in offering design and artwork path for some of the world’s main manufacturers. Most notably, he was the artistic director at Chanel Asia Pacific.
Lefeuvre’s type of portray entails ink, conventional calligraphy, gold powder, materials and a spread of instruments. The ensuing works are minimalistic but advanced and the graphic expression is a cross between Asian and European sensibilities. Explaining extra about his type, the artist says he makes ink utilizing indigo cobalt pigments after which creates totally different tones by diluting the combination. Utilizing totally different hues, the interaction between shadows and lights is telegraphed albeit abstractly.
“As with Pierre Soulages, the place the sunshine strikes the pictorial floor, or within the work of Rothko, the place it emanates from the again of the canvas, the sunshine in my work generates a distinction between colors and composition, [which overall] creates a magical impact,” says Lefeuvre.
The following step in his paintings is the use of gold powders. In lots of cultures, gold calls to thoughts the breaking of daybreak, the place mild peeks by way of the depth of darkness and illuminates our cities — be it actual or imagined. There are layered meanings to the use of ink, and Lefeuvre alludes it to the varied locations that he had lived earlier than. “In a metaphor of stability, of the fragility of time, I attempt to mentally journey and convey again landscapes, moments hidden below the floor, making me dream of different worlds, different horizons, different lights.”
Lastly, Lefeuvre’s fixed seek for simplicity acts as gas for him to create artworks. “I marvel concerning the pure tendency that one can need to accumulate objects or, quite the opposite, to create more room round oneself, which I attempt to accomplish in my work.” From the 1000’s of photos that fill his thoughts, the hunt for aesthetic simplicity anchors Lefeuvre to provide gorgeous work which can be extremely nuanced. The purpose: to discover a sure inside peace. He invitations us right into a world of thriller, the place guests get to find and study extra concerning the artist’s creativeness by way of his impressionist creations.
The “I Think I See It” exhibition is organised by Clementine de Forton Gallery and Marina Design Works, as half of Voilah! Pageant in partnership with the French Embassy.
On 7 November, a chat occasion shall be carried out and French-American author Marie-Diane Meissirel will share her inspiration about Nicolas Lefeuvre’s artwork.
Nicolas Lefeuvre “I Think I See It” Exhibition
5-22 November 2022
63 Spottiswoode Park Rd, Singapore 088651
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