Damien Bassez, Baigneuse noire et rose / Black and pink bather , 2024
59 Rue de la Madeleine, 1000, Brussels
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
www.art-yi.com
• VERNISSAGE: SUN 13/12/24, 14:00 - 17:00, MEET Damien !
• WHEN: 14/09 - 31/10/2024
• WHAT: NEW SWIM PAINTINGS OF 2024
• WHERE: ART YI, 59 RUE DE LA MADELEINE, 1000, BRUSSELS
• HOW TO COME:
Station (Train/Subway) : Brussels Central
Park : Interparking Albertine Square (100m)
3 Rue des Sols | 1000 | Brussels
• In the heart of Brussels, where art meets enchantment, the Art Yi Gallery proudly presents an extraordinary journey into a unique dream of a summer. "Blue Horizons: A Swim through Summer" invites you to step into the captivating world of French artist Damien Bassez, where imagination knows no bounds, and the wonder of feminity and freedom is reborn in magnificent swimming paintings.
• Damien Bassez's contemporary portrayal of women is a harmonious blend of artistic innovation and cultural reverence. Through a meticulous interplay of color, form, and cultural symbolism, the artist invites viewers to explore a world where tradition meets modernity, and where the strength and grace of femininity are celebrated with every brushstroke.
• The gaze of each subject in Damien Bassez's paintings is an entry point into a world of depth and emotion. The eyes, profound and expressive, are windows to the soul, conveying a fiery confidence that resonates with the viewer. It is as if the artist has captured not only the external beauty but also the internal strength and spirit of these women. Their collective presence on canvas exudes an aura of empowerment, each figure standing as a testament to the resilience and grace embedded in the cultural fabric they represent.
"Painting is a verb that conjugates in all tenses. I have painted, I paint, and I will paint. Yes, the rhythm is set, every moment is devoted to it, each painting sets the tone. Just as pictorial material marks the cotton canvas, the artwork crystallizes a moment of your life.
The easel then becomes the stage for a play in which you are the unwitting hero."
• Born in 1976 in Valenciennes, where he lives and works, Damien Bassez studied fine arts at Lille. As a self-taught artist, he dedicates his energy to painting. This enchanting exhibition unveils remarkable paintings of swim and summer, showcasing the latest creations in 2024 by the artist. With tender craftsmanship, he breathes life into beloved women. Each painting is a testament to the artist's remarkable skill and his profound connection with the natural world.
