Cityscapes
25 Oct - 25 Nov 2006
CITYSCAPES
Galeria Leme is proud to present group show “Cityscapes”, with works by Richard Galpin, Kristina Solomoukha, Katrin Siguroardottir and Idetsuki Hideaki
Four artists, from different nationalities, explore architecture and culture from major metropolis through different medias
Richard Galpin, English - will be showing two new works from his peeled photographs series, based upon images of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The artist creates his pieces from photographs in which he “draws” with a knife, expelling the emulsion of the photographic film and creating a new work. "Existing buildings from the central areas of these cities are reworked into chaotic organic sprawls, with similar qualities to the favela (shanty town) which lends one work its title - Paraisopolis (Paradise City)", says Galpin.
Kristina Solomoukha, Ukrainian – Presents one painting on canvas for this show. This was the first work executed in the recently inaugurated Galeria Leme Studio, during August, September and October. Kristina is part of the 27th International Biennial of São Paulo and the Seoul Biennial 2006.
Katrin Siguroardottir, Icelandic – galeria Leme exhibits three drawings by Siguroardottir, which is known as one of the most prominent artistic names of her country; this is the first time her work is shown in Brazil. These drawings show the deconstruction of architectural spaces, making use of overlapping constructions over various tones of grey. The artist will also be presenting a solo show in October at PS1 MoMa, New York, where she currently lives and works. Katrin’s work is based on the relationship between artist and work of art.
Idetsuki Hideaki, Japanese – This promising conceptual artist will be showing the video “Last Land”, which was recorded at the Shimokita peninsula, in the north of Japan. The piece is 88 minutes long, screening a fisherman searching for tuna, which the Japanese value as one of the most precious fish. “I have tried to make evident the distance between image and real as well as capture the feelings of an ordinary life”, explains the artist about the work.
© Richard Galpin
Cluster X (São Paulo)
peeled photograph
122 x 183 cm
2006
Galeria Leme is proud to present group show “Cityscapes”, with works by Richard Galpin, Kristina Solomoukha, Katrin Siguroardottir and Idetsuki Hideaki
Four artists, from different nationalities, explore architecture and culture from major metropolis through different medias
Richard Galpin, English - will be showing two new works from his peeled photographs series, based upon images of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The artist creates his pieces from photographs in which he “draws” with a knife, expelling the emulsion of the photographic film and creating a new work. "Existing buildings from the central areas of these cities are reworked into chaotic organic sprawls, with similar qualities to the favela (shanty town) which lends one work its title - Paraisopolis (Paradise City)", says Galpin.
Kristina Solomoukha, Ukrainian – Presents one painting on canvas for this show. This was the first work executed in the recently inaugurated Galeria Leme Studio, during August, September and October. Kristina is part of the 27th International Biennial of São Paulo and the Seoul Biennial 2006.
Katrin Siguroardottir, Icelandic – galeria Leme exhibits three drawings by Siguroardottir, which is known as one of the most prominent artistic names of her country; this is the first time her work is shown in Brazil. These drawings show the deconstruction of architectural spaces, making use of overlapping constructions over various tones of grey. The artist will also be presenting a solo show in October at PS1 MoMa, New York, where she currently lives and works. Katrin’s work is based on the relationship between artist and work of art.
Idetsuki Hideaki, Japanese – This promising conceptual artist will be showing the video “Last Land”, which was recorded at the Shimokita peninsula, in the north of Japan. The piece is 88 minutes long, screening a fisherman searching for tuna, which the Japanese value as one of the most precious fish. “I have tried to make evident the distance between image and real as well as capture the feelings of an ordinary life”, explains the artist about the work.
© Richard Galpin
Cluster X (São Paulo)
peeled photograph
122 x 183 cm
2006