The visual elements of this artwork feature a monochromatic color palette, with shades of gray dominating the composition. The overall structure consists of a minimalist architectural framework, with a prominent doorway leading to an interior space. The simplicity of the shapes and the lack of distinguishable details create a sense of subtlety and restraint. The subject matter appears to be a conceptual exploration of space, light, and the relationship between the interior and exterior. The artistic style and technique employed are reflective of the minimalist aesthetic, where the focus is on the basic elements of form and the use of negative space. The context of this piece suggests the artist's intention to challenge the traditional boundaries of art and to invite the viewer to contemplate the nature of space and perception. ...
Mélanie Matranga creates atmospheric environments through artworks which function as both subject and setting. Using a combination of drawing, moving image, tactile matter, luminosity, and architectural intervention, Matranga’s artworks poignantly convey the fragile continuum between interior and exterior, prompting further reflection on the interconnectedness of art and its surroundings. Through her distinct manipulation of space and materials, Matranga invites viewers to explore improbable habitats that blur the lines between intimacy and community, where deep individual intentions and larger narratives unfold in tandem. ...
High Art was born in 2013 from an interest in bringing together distinct perspectives in advanced practices that are significant to current paradigms in contemporary art. Since its inception, High Art has functioned to provide an economic and logistic framework for artists by reexamining established modes of art commerce and production while attempting to account for an expanding field of art. The gallery has fostered not only the emergence of artists (Olga Balema, Max Hooper Schneider, Julien Creuzet, Matt Copson, Lucy Bull, Hun Kyu Kim, Mélanie Matranga) but also the emergence of new networks and economies (Paris Internationale, Shanaynay). In May of 2017, High Art inaugurated a new space in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The space, which is located on the ground floor of an 19th century Haussmannian building, is notable for housing Georges Bizet while he wrote the opera “Carmen”. In December of 2020, High Art opened a second location in a 12th century chapel in the heart of Arles, France. ...
