Jean-Michel Othoniel. The Reconciliation Of Opposites

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Perrotin is pleased to present The Reconciliation of Opposites, an exhibition of new paintings and sculptures by Jean-Michel Othoniel, following his recent solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Othoniel’s enchanting aesthetics revolve around the notion of emotional geometry. Through the repetition of modular elements such as glass bricks or his signature beads, he creates exquisite artworks that reflect the complexity of human nature.

The Reconciliation of Opposites explores Othoniel’s longstanding interests in the potent symbolism of flowers, as well as materiality, focused specifically on the dual strength and fragility of glass. Across two floors of Perrotin New York, the artist presents works that range from intimate to monumental – lustrous flower paintings on white gold leaf decorate the third floor, while the second floor boasts pieces from his radiant glass brick series, Precious Stonewall and Wonder Block. The artist’s new paintings build upon his signature Rose series, expanding his oeuvre with works inspired by various plant species, such as Wisteria, depicted in a vivid color palette. While the artist’s paintings and Precious Stonewall sculptures are installed on the walls of the gallery, his Wonder Blocks are transformed into meditative freestanding columns, whose pigments illuminate the space with vibrant flame-like rays. Monumental yet delicate, baroque yet minimal, poetic yet political, his contemplative forms have the power to reconcile opposites.