Galerie Electron Libre's first group show, “Lux”, unveils the work of several French and international artists.
This exhibition, which brings together around fifteen works, is organized around a journey and a reflection that originates in light.
In contemporary art, light, through photography, has played a central and hybrid role, used not only as a means of revealing works of art, but also as an artistic material in its own right.
Contemporary artists exploit the properties of light to play with our perception, as in the works of Korean Artist Yong Rae Kwon or Japanese Artist Katsumi Hayakawa, who blur the boundary between reality and illusion, creating a form of meditation.
Light thus goes far beyond its traditional role of illumination to become a vector of creativity, emotion and reflection.
Francisco Tavoni and Léa Rivera Hadjes use light via photography as a springboard to develop their art and create unique pieces.
Several pieces by French artist Léa Rivera Hadjes, a graduate of the Beaux Arts in Paris, are also featured.
Working with images and installations, Léa, a member of the Diamètre 15 collective, takes a fresh look at our daily lives.
Accustomed to working with printing techniques such as alugraphy and engraving, she uses a variety of materials including Plexiglas and metal.
Léa is currently working on a new series combining oil paint on wood, photo transfer and steel.
This poetic work is entitled “daily support” and invites the viewer to rediscover the beauty of ordinary moments on our public transport journeys.
By integrating natural and industrial materials, Léa creates a visual harmony that engages and moves.
The works presented don't just capture or re-create images, they tell stories, ask questions and incite reflection on our society, as Brazilian artist Daura Campos does. She mixes spices into her films to create dreamlike landscapes.
Henry James, a young Nigerian painter, reveals the richness of African culture and heritage through his portraits.
As for Ukrainian artist Mikhailo Deyak, his minimalist works appeal to our subconscious, since some of them seem to be in perpetual motion.
Lux was a natural choice to showcase these artists, who in reality are not so far apart.
*Light = ” ‘Lux’ (Latin)
