Press release Imbalance From 15 October 2016 to 27 November 2016 Opening date 15 October 2016
Press Release Imbalance is a series of artworks born from 's long artistic trips to China. Inspired by a country full of contrasts, this series follows her famous series Terracotta Daughters. Back in 2014 sculpted a full life-size Terracotta Daughters army. The complete army, made out of 116 sculptures has traveled around the world, from Shanghai to Mexico via Paris, Zurich and New York before coming back to China where it is now buried in a secret place until 2030. Why 2030 one would ask. It is the year when the consequences of the restrictive population policy will have reached their climax according to sociologists... with her new Imbalance series keeps on questioning the society. In the Imbalance series, the artworks presented in this exhibition subtly combine raw materials and fragile accessories. incorporates to her bronze and wax sculptures the traditional elements of acupuncture, as needles or suction cups, as if she was trying to find the right balance in the current existing energies. Yet, beyond the aesthetic achievement, Imbalance is also for the artist the result of a long and deep focus on today's issues. The Magda is reopening after 4 months of renovation. The gallery is reopening with a solo show over the three floors of the gallery by internationally acclaimed young talent, 31, who is a must have of the French upcoming art scene. As both an intellectually and aesthetically driven artist, considers sculpture as her backbone. Through the years, for each of her series she focuses on three pillars: 1- a social issue (as the demographic imbalance); 2- an ancient cultural tradition (the 2000 year old terracotta technique) and 3- her contemporary artistic inspiration. 's Imbalance exhibition covers the three gallery floors with new installations; bronze as well wax sculptures and mural works. Imbalance is a series of artworks born from 's long artistic trips to China. Inspired by a country
full of contrasts, this series follows her famous series Terracotta Daughters. Back in 2014 sculpted a full life-size Terracotta Daughters army. The complete army, made out of 116 sculptures has traveled around the world, from Shanghai to Mexico via Paris, Zurich and New York before coming back to China where it is now buried in a secret place until 2030. Why 2030 one would ask. It is the year when the consequences of the restrictive population policy will have reached their climax according to sociologists... with her new Imbalance series keeps on questioning the society. In the Imbalance series, the artworks presented in this exhibition subtly combine raw materials and fragile accessories. incorporates to her bronze and wax sculptures the traditional elements of acupuncture, as needles or suction cups, as if she was trying to find the right balance in the current existing energies. Yet, beyond the aesthetic achievement, Imbalance is also for the artist the result of a long and deep focus on today's issues. Born in 1985 in Paris, France, and graduated in sculpture from the Paris Ecole Boulle is a multi-disciplinary artist. draws her inspiration from the complex definition of a human being and the associated gender selection issues. The artist explores bioethics through sculpture as well as video, photography, and performance. Her work focuses on how artificial procreation leads us towards an artificial evolution of mankind and its consequences. From her in-depth research in bioethics is born an intellectual artistic approach, supported by extensive research and interviews with scientists, sociologists and anthropologists. Currently is also working with an impressive range of film professionals (as Shigeru Umebayahi the composer for the In the Mood for Love movie) on her much awaited Terracotta Daughters documentary; a book and in spring 2017 a solo exhibition at the Asian Arts Guimet Museum in Paris. As Sophie Makariou, the director of the Guimet Museum, shares «I like the overall dimension of her work, both artistic and social. With her humanism, she evokes the Renaissance artists»., Imbalance: on show from October 15th to November 26th, 2016 Opening : Saturday, October 15th from 6pm to 9pm Address : Galerie Magda Danysz, 78 rue Amelot 75011 Paris
Website : http://magdagallery.com Press contact : Clémence Wolff +33 (0)1 43 57 79 78 clemence@mnacommunication.com
Exhibition View Imbalance
Exhibition View Imbalance
Exhibition View Imbalance
Exhibition View Imbalance
Duality Ears (Needles), 2016 Wax, Acupuncture Needles 29 x 41 x 43 cm INV Nbr. 13530
Duality Hands(needles), 2015 Imbalance Wax, Acupuncture Needles 95 x 55 x 55 cm INV Nbr. 12715
Duality Feet (Needles), 2016 Wax, Acupuncture Needles 43 x 43 x 43 cm INV Nbr. 13633
Imbalanced Head #8 Jianwei (Needles), 2016 Wax, Acupuncture Needles 31 x 22 x 24 cm INV Nbr. 13637
Visible woman, 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 17 x 13 x 39 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13631
Mini Chest #2 (Needles), 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 17 x 18 x 21 cm Edition of 3 ex INV Nbr. 13630
Mini Chest #1 (Needles), 2016 Plaster, Wax, needles INV Nbr. 13628
Mini chest (School girl), 2016 Bronze, Wax 37 x 25 x 17 cm INV Nbr. 13629
Anatomical Chest #1, 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 38 x 16 x 69 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13626
Anatomical Chest #2, 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 32 x 16 x 66 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13627
Heart (needles), 2015-2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 22 x 18 x 21 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13640
Lungs (needles), 2015-2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 33 x 30 x 12.5 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13641
Imbalanced Head #7 Lizhou (Cups), 2014 Wax, Succion Cups 40 x 26 x 25 cm INV Nbr. 13636
Duality Hands, 2014 Imbalance Bronze 31 x 71 x 29.2 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP Signé INV Nbr. 12208
Duality feet, 2016 Bronze 43 x 43 x 43 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13632
Duality ears, 2015 Bronze 29 x 41 x 43 cm Edition of 5 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13634
Etrange planche anatomique #17, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 43 x 30 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13622
Etrange planche anatomique #18, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 43 x 30 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13623
Etrange planche anatomique #14, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 19,8 x 12 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13619
Etrange planche anatomique #13, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 16 x 24 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13618
Etrange planche anatomique #15, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 21,2 x 13,8 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13620
Etrange planche anatomique #19, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 19,5 x 14,2 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13624
Etrange planche anatomique #20, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 16,5 x 13 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13625
Etrange planche anatomique #6, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 16 x 18 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13611
Etrange planche anatomique #7, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 15 x 21 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13612
Etrange planche anatomique #8, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 16,5 x 25 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13613
Etrange planche anatomique #12, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 21,5 x 43 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13617
Etrange planche anatomique #11, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 54 x 32,5 x 8 INV Nbr. 13616
Etrange planche anatomique #10, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 16,5 x 25 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13615
Etrange planche anatomique #9, 2016 Reflexology Print, Acupuncture Needles 10 x 10 x 5 cm INV Nbr. 13614
Intestine #2, 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 60 x 45,5 x 11,5 cm Edition of 3 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13643
Intestine #1 (au mur), 2016 Plaster, Wax, Acupuncture Needles 86 x 53 x 11,5 cm Edition of 3 ex + 2 AP INV Nbr. 13642