This contemporary artwork features a striking interplay of deep blue and black tones, creating a moody, atmospheric composition. The canvas is dominated by a central vertical element, which appears to be a wooden beam or post, dividing the frame into two distinct sections. The left side is shrouded in darkness, while the right side is illuminated by a soft, glowing light source, suggesting a sense of mystery and intrigue. The artist's use of bold, gestural brushstrokes and a limited color palette lends the piece a sense of depth and texture, inviting the viewer to closely examine the subtleties of the work. The overall effect is one of contemplation and engagement, reflecting the artist's intention to explore the interplay of light, shadow, and the physical elements of the canvas. ...
Srijon Chowdhury's paintings remind us of the fleeting nature of love and life. Exquisitely rendered, intimate paintings of love, birth and death, rather than glossing over the source of their impermanence, transform this impermanence into beautiful, inescapable patterns.
Through his work, the painter invites the viewer on a mystical and ethereal journey, or as Chowdhury himself once wrote: "I exist. I am surrounded by love, and I try to make that enough to create a glow that insulates from how dark it is all getting." ...
Ciaccia Levi, Paris–Milan is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Nerina Ciaccia and Antoine Levi in the Belleville district of Paris. In 2020, the gallery relocated to a new space in the Marais–Arts & Métiers area, and in 2022, expanded internationally with the opening of a second venue in Milan.
From the outset, Ciaccia Levi has been committed to building a multilayered platform for visual culture, presenting the work of both emerging and established artists from around the world. The gallery focuses on thoughtful, concept-driven practices across a range of media, with a curatorial approach that values experimentation, dialogue, and long-term collaboration.
Ciaccia Levi is also a co-founder of Paris Internationale, an independent art fair that champions forward-thinking galleries and artists. Through its dual presence in Paris and Milan, the gallery continues to foster cross-cultural exchange and support ambitious contemporary art practices within and beyond traditional exhibition formats. ...
