Paper Art Takes Center Stage at Rivoli's Pre-Summer Exhibitions
Several galleries at Espace Rivoli are highlighting works on paper in their final exhibitions before the summer break, showcasing diverse artistic approaches to the medium. At Husk Gallery, Norwegian artist Hanne Lydia Opøien Figenschou presents drawings from 2024 to 2026 on black paper, where colored pencil illustrations of mundane objects are juxtaposed with unsettling words like 'Famicide' and 'Psychopath,' creating a sense of strangeness. In contrast, Hopstreet gallery features Sarah Pillen’s peaceful small paintings on paper, inspired by the luminous landscapes of southern Spain, depicting local flora such as almonds and figs alongside her textile works. Meanwhile, Klotzshows hosts a dialogue between Ilse Pierard and Darja Eßer. Pierard layers found, colored paper into oval shapes resembling cells or featureless faces, exploring themes of life and harmony. Eßer pushes the boundaries of the medium by cutting and superimposing paper to create three-dimensional sculptures, including shoes and backpacks, blurring the line between drawing and sculpture. These exhibitions collectively demonstrate the versatility of paper as an artistic material, ranging from traditional drawing to complex manufactured forms.
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Paper Art Takes Center Stage at Rivoli's Pre-Summer Exhibitions
Several galleries at Espace Rivoli are highlighting works on paper in their final exhibitions before the summer break, showcasing diverse artistic approaches to the medium. At Husk Gallery, Norwegian artist Hanne Lydia Opøien Figenschou presents drawings from 2024 to 2026 on black paper, where colored pencil illustrations of mundane objects are juxtaposed with unsettling words like 'Famicide' and 'Psychopath,' creating a sense of strangeness. In contrast, Hopstreet gallery features Sarah Pillen’s peaceful small paintings on paper, inspired by the luminous landscapes of southern Spain, depicting local flora such as almonds and figs alongside her textile works. Meanwhile, Klotzshows hosts a dialogue between Ilse Pierard and Darja Eßer. Pierard layers found, colored paper into oval shapes resembling cells or featureless faces, exploring themes of life and harmony. Eßer pushes the boundaries of the medium by cutting and superimposing paper to create three-dimensional sculptures, including shoes and backpacks, blurring the line between drawing and sculpture. These exhibitions collectively demonstrate the versatility of paper as an artistic material, ranging from traditional drawing to complex manufactured forms.
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