This vibrant ceramic vase showcases a striking fusion of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and surreal imagery. The composition features an eclectic mix of abstract shapes, including whimsical cacti and dynamic swirls, set against a playful backdrop of multicolored dots and splotches. The overall style reflects a bold, expressionistic approach, with the artist's distinctive brushwork and unconventional design choices creating a captivating, dreamlike quality. The vase's distinctive scrolled handles and earthy, textured surface suggest it may have been inspired by traditional ceramic techniques, yet the avant-garde subject matter and imaginative execution place it firmly within the realm of contemporary art. ...
francesca kaufmann gallery opened in January 2000. Since then, the gallery has aimed to explore a diverse range of media, with a focus on video, site specific installation, and a special attention towards the works of female artists. After ten years in its historical location, the gallery opened in a new space in October 2010, under the name kaufmann repetto, to mark the partnership between Francesca Kaufmann and Chiara Repetto. In its new location, the gallery has been able to further develop its exhibition programming through a project space dedicated predominantly to younger artists, as well as a courtyard for large scale outdoor installations, which run parallel to the gallery’s main exhibition schedule. In 2013, the gallery inaugurated a new location in Chelsea, New York, with a parallel program to the gallery’s main space in Milan. In 2019 the New York location moved to Tribeca, expanding to a 3,000 sq ft exhibition space. The inaugural exhibition at the gallery’s new space in Tribeca was a solo show by Lily van der Stokker. ...
