This captivating diptych artwork features a striking contrast between its two panels. The left panel depicts a serene natural landscape, with a towering waterfall cascading amidst a lush, verdant forest. The composition is marked by a bold use of greens, blues, and browns, creating a sense of depth and tranquility.
In the right panel, the scene takes on a more fantastical and whimsical tone. A figure, seemingly a magical creature, emerges from a vibrant, overgrown environment, surrounded by curious flora and fauna. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the foliage and the striking use of warm, earthy tones.
The overall style and technique employed in this work suggest a surreal, dreamlike quality, blending elements of realism and imagination. The artist's intention might have been to explore the juxtaposition between the natural world and the realm of the mystical, inviting the viewer to engage with the interplay of the two. ...
Adrian Geller (b. 1997) is a Swiss artist based in Paris. Adrian Geller’s paintings trace back to the contemplation of the Goethean heroes, gypsies or oriental artisans, travelling to unearth their own peace and serenity trough wild and dramatic landscapes, and in the process uncovering reality’s detachment from nature thus becoming unnatural.
The relevance and accuracy of Geller’s recreated world resides in his questioning and re-imagining of a symbiotic bond between humans and nature. At a time when environmental and sociological crises have unpredictable impacts on our collective experience, and life in general, Adrian Geller unveils our very own condition and leaves us gazing at the world in disbelief. ...
Super Dakota is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 supporting both emerging international artists and established leading artists. The gallery presents multi-disciplinary works with an emphasis on new technologies. They collaborate with galleries and institutions around the world and are committed to developing the career of the artists they represent. Their practice, ethics and integrity are the very core of their project. The galleries program highlights contemporary issues embedded in the zeitgeist and their exhibitions explore cultural, political as well as social contents. Artists exhibited at Super Dakota include but not exclusively: Mark Leckey, Paul McCarthy, Elizabeth Peyton, Adam Pendleton, Jeremy Deller, Alberta Whittle, Wade Guyton, Alexandra Domanovic, Julia Wachtel, Metahaven, Tabor Robak, John Divola, Jan Groover, Math Bass, Lawrence Weiner, Jacob Kassay, Oliver Laric, Magali Reus, Lothar Hempel, Neïl Beloufa, Sin Wai Kin, Bruce Nauman, Sanam Khatibi, Yvonne Rainer, Fischli & Weiss, Raymond Pettibon, Christine Wang, Sarah Abu Abdallah, Fred Sandback, Slavs and Tatars. ...
