‘The World Revolves Around Me’ | 2022
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Art Critique by Curator Camilla Gilardi
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new”
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)As a faithful companion; art as a haven of safety in which to take refuge; art as a tool through which to express one’s emotions. Art means being yourself. The contemporary Dutch artist Léonce Lemmens had a complex relationship with painting during her life, but, despite this, she always reserved a special corner in her heart for it. A trip meant a great turning point for Léonce: after her return from a travel through the Gobi Desert abstract art became a fundamental part of her everyday life. People, events, landscapes are the source of inspiration during the creative process that leads to the creation of profound meaning. INTO ANOTHER WORLD was created in 2021 with a mixed media technique, acrylic and oil on canvas. Several layers overlap, creating a play of levels and color contrasts. Black and white intertwine with a warm color like yellow and a cold color like pink giving rise to a curious effect. The title invites the viewers to immerse themselves completely in the work and travel with their mind to another world. How do you imagine it? What is fantasy for if not to escape from the sometimes-oppressive reality, travel to unexplored places and experience new sensations? Observing the works means talking to the artist, but also getting to know yourself better. Open you eyes, heart and mind and get involved by the flow of thoughts and emotions. Léonce creates art because she feels the need, Léonce creates art because she know that many of us need it.Art Curator Camilia Gilardi / 2022‘The World Revolves Around Me’ | 2022
Read more about MADS exhibition
Art Critique by Curator Camilla Gilardi
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new”
(Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)As a faithful companion; art as a haven of safety in which to take refuge; art as a tool through which to express one’s emotions. Art means being yourself. The contemporary Dutch artist Léonce Lemmens had a complex relationship with painting during her life, but, despite this, she always reserved a special corner in her heart for it. A trip meant a great turning point for Léonce: after her return from a travel through the Gobi Desert abstract art became a fundamental part of her everyday life. People, events, landscapes are the source of inspiration during the creative process that leads to the creation of profound meaning. INTO ANOTHER WORLD was created in 2021 with a mixed media technique, acrylic and oil on canvas. Several layers overlap, creating a play of levels and color contrasts. Black and white intertwine with a warm color like yellow and a cold color like pink giving rise to a curious effect. The title invites the viewers to immerse themselves completely in the work and travel with their mind to another world. How do you imagine it? What is fantasy for if not to escape from the sometimes-oppressive reality, travel to unexplored places and experience new sensations? Observing the works means talking to the artist, but also getting to know yourself better. Open you eyes, heart and mind and get involved by the flow of thoughts and emotions. Léonce creates art because she feels the need, Léonce creates art because she know that many of us need it.Art Curator Camilia Gilardi / 2022