This contemporary art piece consists of two rectangular watercolor paintings on handmade paper. The visual elements feature simple, abstract shapes in shades of vibrant coral and crimson, creating a striking contrast against the raw, textured background. The subject matter appears to be minimalist interpretations of organic forms, potentially suggesting natural elements like leaves or petals. The artistic style reflects a pared-down, contemplative approach, utilizing the medium's fluidity to achieve a sense of gentle asymmetry and movement. The context suggests an exploration of the interplay between negative and positive space, inviting the viewer to engage with the artwork's understated, evocative qualities. ...
Ballon Rouge began as a nomadic gallery in September of 2017. In our first two years we put up exhibitions in Istanbul, London, Los Angeles, Brussels, Sao Paulo, Paris, and New York. Each of the cities we visited was stewarded by a ‘collective member’ - a curator who introduced us to artists and to their respective city’s art scene. In March of 2019 we made Brussels our home city, inaugurating our permanent space. While we will continue to do shows abroad alongside our collective members, our primary location is now Brussels. Besides our own exhibitions, the space in Brussels sometimes hosts invited international galleries to show with us in exchange for a show of ours at theirs - a further continuation of our ethos of collaboration and collectivity. So far we have collaborated or will soon collaborate with Hannah Barry Gallery (London); Melange (Cologne); Galerist (Istanbul); Gallery Artbeat, (Tbilisi); the Pill (Istanbul); Pi Artworks (Istanbul, London); Vitrine (London, Basel). ...
