Whispers of the Past
Whispers are akin to gentle shadows, much like a soft breeze. For art, especially the "whispers" embedded within artistic works, each individual carries deep-seated memories and emotions. Artists softly articulate their inner feelings through their creations, engaging us in a silent dialogue that transcends time and space, forging an invisible bond that allows time to crystallize in the present moment.
Einar Jolin <A Winter Scene With Chinese Still Life>
1960
55*48cm
The new exhibition at Lianpu Teaart Gallery, "Whispers of the Past," showcases a diverse array of print works by renowned artists from France,the Netherlands, and Belgium. Different techniques and expressive methods mirror various literary styles, with the rich and varied aesthetics of the works encapsulating the unique tones of the artists' personalities, unfolding the stories contained within each piece. This exhibition reflects nearly a century of artists evolution.
Willem Roozendaal <Red Dogs>
1952
49.5*37cm
The narrative begins with modernist masters like Marc Chagall and Marie Laurencin, who created romantic and vibrant visions inspired by their cherished literary texts. It extends to the lyrical soliloquies of Fauvist master Georges Rouault, and the overseas Chinese artists Zao Wou-Ki and Ding Xiongquan. Their works evoke a poetic introspection, complemented by the still life pieces of Swedish modernist painter Einar Jolin, which resonate with an Eastern tranquility and poetic essence. Furthermore, we encounter the sincere depictions of life by the prominent Dutch expressionist Willem de Kooning, who captured the complex emotions of fear and hope that enveloped society in the aftermath of World War II.
In the face of these masterpieces created through various printmaking techniques, the distant stories of the past become tangible, allowing us to connect with them in profound ways. Each image bears the marks of history, as if reminding us to cherish the present moment.
Gaston de Latenay <Clouds on a field>
1928
39.5*29.5cm
Walasse Ting <Pink Peony Green Cat>
1987
96*68cm
Walasse Ting <Le Chevalier Rouge>
1981
44*58cm
Jan Snoeck <Bonjour Mon Petit>
1992
39*39.5cm
Ferenc Gogos <Holdfele>
1966
42.5*39cm
