Sculpted Visions

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Xochi Art Gallery is proud to present Sculpted Visions, a powerful dialogue between light and form, featuring the evocative street photography of Julien Dumont and the innovative sculptures of Matti Dubee. This curated exhibition runs from May 17 to June 12, 2025, with an opening vernissage on May 17 at 16:00h.

Sculpted Visions unites two artists whose practices center around transformation—of material, of light, and of perception. Photographer Julien Dumont and sculptor Matti Dubee share a commitment to form, structure, and the elevation of everyday elements into compelling works of contemporary art.

Julien Dumont’s photography is driven by a fascination with the interplay of light and shadow. Whether capturing people, objects, or spaces, he isolates moments where illumination reveals new geometries and where contrast becomes a language of its own. His compositions embrace the raw and imperfect, often uncovering unexpected beauty in the mundane. With a strong sense of framing and a refined visual rhythm, his images challenge viewers to slow down and consider how light defines both emotion and form.

Matti Dubee’s sculptural works reimagine newspaper—a fleeting, disposable material—as monumental forms. Using his pioneering “Dali Paper” technique, he sculpts with meticulous precision, layering and sanding paper until it resembles polished stone. The resulting figures carry both grace and structural sophistication, bridging classical reference with material innovation. His work explores the duality of weight and lightness, permanence and fragility, often through the contours of the human form.

Together, Dumont and Dubee offer a striking dialogue between image and object, shadow and surface. Sculpted Visions invites viewers into a space where refined technique meets conceptual clarity—where form is not just seen, but deeply felt.

Rooted in contrasting approaches and shared depth, Sculpted Visions offers a rich sensory experience—an exploration of what it means to see, to feel, and to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Together, Dumont and Dubee challenge the viewer to reconsider perception: how do we assign value to what is overlooked? How can stillness speak as loudly as motion? And where does beauty truly reside?

Exhibition Details:
 Location: Xochi Art Gallery, Vale de Carneiro 3, Vale de Amoreira, Manteigas, Guarda
 Dates: May 17 – June 12, 2025
 Vernissage: May 17, 16:00h
 Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 daily (Closed Mondays)
 Bar open throughout gallery hours

This exhibition is free and open to the public. Art enthusiasts, collectors, and curious minds alike are invited to experience this celebration of vision, emotion, and transformation.

About Xochi Art Gallery
Xochi Art Gallery is a contemporary art space located in the heart of Serra da Estrela, dedicated to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking works from both emerging and established international artists. We aim to foster dialogue between art, place, and community.