These two abstract paintings present a vibrant exploration of color and texture. The left canvas features bold vertical strokes in a harmonious blend of yellow and blue hues, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The right piece showcases a more muted yet warm palette, with layers of ochre and peach tones blending seamlessly. Both works exhibit a masterful command of the medium, elevating the innate expressive qualities of paint. The artist's intention appears to be a celebration of the inherent beauty and emotive potential of abstraction, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the sensory experience. ...
Lucie Stahl works across various mediums, including sculpture, installation, and digital media. Her art explores the concept of liquidity in various forms, such as financial liquidity and the fluidity of gender, identity, and images. Through the use of found objects and imagery, Stahl delves into the excesses and pitfalls of modern consumer culture, examining themes like branding, consumption, addiction, and dependency. Stahl is renowned for her poster-like works made using contemporary photographic techniques. She arranges everyday objects such as spices, ties, magazines, and wheels on a scanner and encases the resulting prints in polyurethane to make them appear like distant objects. Adding short text fragments to these works, Stahl humorously expresses her perspective on social and political events and the competitive nature of the art world. Using language similar to American stand-up comedy, Stahl peppers these prints with witty anecdotes and observations recounted in a soliloquy style. The combination of text and reproduced objects creates a discursive tension, producing an analytical and distancing effect.
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Dépendance is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2003 by Michael Callies and Stephan Jaax in Brussels. Situated in the heart of the city, the gallery has established itself as a pivotal space for critical and experimental artistic practices. Since its inception, dépendance has been dedicated to presenting works that challenge conventions and engage with social and political themes. The gallery's program includes both emerging and established artists, fostering a dynamic dialogue within the contemporary art scene. ...
