70 x 65 cm
Private View | Saturday, 27 April 2024, 3 – 6 pm
Unit 505, Pingwu Space, 38 Pingwu Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 200052
Tuesday to Saturday, 11 - 6 pm. ADVANCED BOOKING IS REQUIRED.
CHRISTINE PARK GALLERY is pleased to announce the debut solo exhibition of London-based Polish painter Noemi Conan, titled The Rite of Spring. This marks Conan’s inaugural solo exhibition with the gallery and her premiere showcase in the Asian region. The exhibition significantly expands upon the thematic explorations witnessed in her prior group exhibitions in London and her solo presentation at Untitled, Miami 2023.
Conan's artistic journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing within the landscape of 1990s Eastern Europe and her native Poland. Drawing upon her personal experiences, she intricately portrays the powerful women and everyday rituals that shaped her childhood. Through meticulous attention to detail, Conan immerses viewers in a world where nostalgia and introspection intertwine, offering a profound reflection on the complexities of human experiences and conditions.
With a discerning eye for post-Impressionist, Symbolist, and Expressionist influences, Conan's work exhibits a profound depth and complexity. Her use of acrylic and neon lighting creates a mesmerizing visual experience, reflecting the quiet struggles of Polish migrant women within British and Polish societies.
Central to Conan's creative process is her meticulous approach to soundscapes. Collaborating with Leopold Stokowski's arrangement of Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," she masterfully intertwines music and visual art to evoke a sense of inner turmoil and conflict. The dark and wet months spent in her London studio during winters 2023 and early 2024 have ignited a newfound yearning for Spring within Conan. This longing encompasses both its welcoming warmth and the harshness of its sudden transformation, serving as a driving force behind her latest creations. Accompanied by a soundtrack of Leopold Stokowski conducting Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," Conan's artwork captures the discordant rhythms of inner turmoil manifesting upon the canvas.
