A two solo shows Finissage: Last opportunity to see 'PARALLAX' by Aires de Gameiro & 'Le Jardin des songes' by Skoya Assemat-Tessandier at The Switch. -> A two solo shows Finissage, this Saturday, July 22nd -> From 3pm to 10pm GENERAL OUTLINE | PARALLAX • Artist: Aires de Gameiro • Series: ‘PARALLAX’ • Medium: Acrylic on canvas & wood sculptures • Year: 2017 DATES & INFORMATIONS | PARALLAX • From July 8th until July 23rd 2017 • Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 3pm-7pm or by appointment throughout the rest of the week. MORE on the SERIES | PARALLAX The term “parallax” refers to the way an object’s position or direction seems to change depending on its viewing angle. This apparent displacement has been used in distinct domains of knowledge such as astrology, philosophy, linguistic to web design, as well as psychoanalysis and photography. In “PARALLAX”, Aires de Gameiro reveals his quest for the objects’ inner strength and visual esthetics. By rearranging processes, the Artist creates a set of pictorial and tridimensional works in a mutual reflection: the genesis of one is the essence of the other. In this expanded field, the Artist materializes the intersecting zone of contours and volumes. The presented abstract paintings carry an illusion of space behind the literal plane; intimately related with the sculptures as spatial expansions. Aires de Gameiro presents a sharp and precise exhibition, in which compositional relations empower sensory experiences on the beholder. | MORE on AIRES DE GAMEIRO The expressive weight of Aires de Gameiro’s art is carried by apprehending sensory experiences of spatial domains. Born in 1989, Lisbon, Aires de Gameiro meticulously experienced crafting techniques since an early age. Raised in a carpentry household introduced him to capture accurate perceptions of matter and forms. Aires de Gameiro graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon and studied Painting at the Fine Arts Academy of Venice (Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia). His works muster pictorial and sculptural expressions, tensioning the perception of reality. ____________ GENERAL OUTLINE | Le Jardin des songes • Artist: Skoya Assemat-Tessandier • Series: ‘Sleeping Beauties’ • Medium: Acrylic on canvas • Year: 2014/2015 DATES & INFORMATIONS | Le Jardin des songes • From June 2nd until July 23rd 2017 • Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 3pm-7pm or by appointment throughout the rest of the week. MORE on the SERIES | Le Jardin des songes A bucolic aura takes place at The Switch: Skoya Assémat-Tessandier’s new exhibition presents a series of paintings involved with a sublime atmosphere. From 2nd of June until 23rd of July, visitors of “Le Jardin des songes” can explore a scenario built in the gallery, evoking an oneiric experience leading beyond rational mind’s constraints. The set of 11 paintings was started in 2014, emanated from a very passionate momentum in the Artist’s life. Feeling the latent connection with the Romanticism, a tradition’s revival helped Skoya to embody vivid affections in his works. The resultant series brings elements of Impressionism, Fauvism and Pointillism, with a hidden dialogue between tradition and contemporary art themes. Each composition is raised from a vibrant dotted basis, in which abstraction gains life from the representation of the Artist’s muses – a Baroque heritage. Nevertheless, the exhibition requires an effort that stretches beyond visual enjoyment of classical techniques. Reveries and illusions also play a role in “Le Jardin des songes”, referencing the romantic belief of adopting dreams as an alternative route to the innermost secrets. With Sigmund Freud’s writings, Artists intensely explored the idea of a subconscious mind as a source of inspiration, forging the depiction of their subjective experiences. Skoya’s paintings trigger color perceptions, like hypnotic trances. In this ritual of transcendence, his inspirational muses dance, pose, rest, and gently doze. Dreams, to the Artist, represent conduits for unspoken feelings and desires, royal roads to knowledge of the unconscious. | MORE on SKOYA Skoya Assémat-Tessandier’s career can be best comprehended by the ever-present touch of alchemy. His work reflects states of subconsciousness, translated across multiple disciplines such as painting, photography and performance. Since early 2000’s, Skoya devoted himself to create personal techniques, in which intricate textures overflow. His Art embodies “dreams and poems, feelings of love and rage, seasons and celestial bodies, and far beyond”, as he states. Born and raised in Paris, he has lived in many different cities since then: this nomadic life has shaped his artistic influences and repertoire. Works conceived worldwide were presented in New York, Tokyo, Amsterdam and Paris. Currently living and working in Lisbon, where he opened The Switch in November 2016. For more information email info@theswitchgallery.com | THE SWITCH Rua Herois de Quionga, 54D 1170-179, Lisboa / Portugal www.theswitchgallery.com info@theswitchgallery.com ____________ [Press Release | PARALLAX] The Switch presents “PARALLAX” by Portuguese Artist Aires de Gameiro, curated by gallery assistant, Henrique Menezes. From July 7th until July 23rd 2017, Aires de Gameiro will reveal an installation specially conceived for Cabinet de L’Art – the gallery’s front room. Expanding the geometrical essence of his work, three sculptures and a series of paintings are conceptually and physically blended, borrowing the individualities of each technique through hybrid perceptions. The term “parallax” refers to the way an object’s position or direction seems to change depending on its viewing angle. This apparent displacement has been used in distinct domains of knowledge such as astrology, philosophy, linguistic to web design, as well as psychoanalysis and photography. In “PARALLAX”, Aires de Gameiro reveals his quest for the objects’ inner strength and visual esthetics. By rearranging processes, the Artist creates a set of pictorial and tridimensional works in a mutual reflection: the genesis of one is the essence of the other. In this expanded field, the Artist materializes the intersecting zone of contours and volumes. The presented abstract paintings carry an illusion of space behind the literal plane; intimately related with the sculptures as spatial expansions. Aires de Gameiro presents a sharp and precise exhibition, in which compositional relations empower sensory experiences on the beholder. “PARALLAX” opens on Friday 7th July 2017, from 7pm to 11pm, and will be on view until July 23rd at The Switch. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 3pm-7pm or by appointment throughout the rest of the week. The Switch is an Artist-Run gallery created by Skoya Assemat-Tessandier and was born with the vocation to present emerging talents in frequent exhibitions. Until the end of the year, The Switch’s program will present group and solo shows by Artists Sébastien Zanella, and Hugo Cantegrel, among others. For further information and booking, visit www.theswitchgallery.com or write to info@theswitchgallery.com ____________ [Press Release | Le Jardin des songes] The Switch is proud to announce the first solo show in Lisbon by Skoya Assemat-Tessandier entitled "Le Jardin des songes". A bucolic aura will take place at The Switch: Skoya Assémat-Tessandier’s new exhibition will present a series of paintings involved with a sublime atmosphere. From 2nd of June until 23rd of July, visitors of “Le Jardin des songes” will explore a scenario built in the gallery, evoking an oneiric experience leading beyond rational mind’s constraints. The set of 11 paintings was started in 2014, emanated from a very passionate momentum in the Artist’s life. Feeling the latent connection with the Romanticism, a tradition’s revival helped Skoya to embody vivid affections in his works. The resultant series brings elements of Impressionism, Fauvism and Pointillism, with a hidden dialogue between tradition and contemporary art themes. Each composition is raised from a vibrant dotted basis, in which abstraction gains life from the representation of the Artist’s muses – a Baroque heritage. Nevertheless, the exhibition requires an effort that stretches beyond visual enjoyment of classical techniques. Reveries and illusions also play a role in “Le Jardin des songes”, referencing the romantic belief of adopting dreams as an alternative route to the innermost secrets. With Sigmund Freud’s writings, Artists intensely explored the idea of a subconscious mind as a source of inspiration, forging the depiction of their subjective experiences. Skoya’s paintings trigger color perceptions, like hypnotic trances. In this ritual of transcendence, his inspirational muses dance, pose, rest, and gently doze. Dreams, to the Artist, represent conduits for unspoken feelings and desires, royal roads to knowledge of the unconscious. Skoya Assémat-Tessandier’s career can be best comprehended by the ever-present touch of alchemy. His work reflects states of subconsciousness, translated across multiple disciplines such as painting, photography and performance. Since early 2000’s, Skoya devoted himself to create personal techniques, in which intricate textures overflow. His Art embodies “dreams and poems, feelings of love and rage, seasons and celestial bodies, and far beyond”, as he states. Born and raised in “La Ville-Lumière”, he has lived in many different cities since then: this nomadic life has shaped his artistic influences and repertoire. Works conceived worldwide were presented in New York, Tokyo, Amsterdam and Paris. Currently living and working in Lisbon, where he opened The Switch in November 2016. The young gallery, located at Rua Heróis de Quionga 54D, was born with the vocation to give new strengths to the Artist position in the current Art World, presenting emerging talents in frequent exhibitions. This year, The Switch has presented five exhibitions and many solo shows are confirmed: Gonçalo Aires de Gameiro, Sébastien Zanella, Hugo Cantegrel, among others will join the calendar. “Le Jardin des Songes” will open on Friday 2nd of June 2017, from 6pm to 12am, and will be on display from June 3rd until July 23rd. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm-7pm or by appointment throughout the rest of the week. For more information and bookings, visit www.theswitchgallery.com or write to info@theswitchgallery.com
