**Maude Deslauriers' Under the Spell Exhibition Unveils Captivating Exploration of Nature and Form**
DURAN | MASHAAL is thrilled to announce the launching of "Under the Spell," a captivating exhibition featuring the abstract works of Maude Deslauriers.
In "Under the Spell," Maude Deslauriers delves into the rich tapestry of nature, drawing inspiration from daily observations and a deep-rooted connection to the environment. Through a meticulous practice of drawing, forms are meticulously extracted and stylized, resulting in unexpected assemblages that blur the lines between abstraction and figuration. Each artwork serves as a portal to a world of bodily, speculative painted spaces, inviting contemplation on themes of opacity and transparency, structure and improvisation, and the delicate balance between individuality and multiplicity.
Central to the exhibition is the reinterpretation of the phylactery motif, evoking the curves of a speech bubble and reaffirming the sensual language of the body in dialogue with nature. The entities within "Under the Spell" offer a language that is both contained within each work and interwoven with the collective narrative of the exhibition as a whole. Each form emerges as a product of symbiotic interaction, akin to an epiphytic plant forming a new organism with its host, echoing the interconnectedness of all living beings.
The vibrant color palette employed by Deslauriers invites viewers into an embodied, sensorial experience, where aesthetic pleasure intertwines with profound contemplation. Ornamentation emerges as a bridge between consciousness and materiality, with the cartouche motif serving as a focal point that reiterates the inseparable bond between the experiential body and the natural world.
"Under the Spell" is not merely an exhibition; it is a testament to the emotional resonance of the landscapes that have shaped Maude Deslauriers creative vision. From the trails bordering the Saint-François River to the old-growth forests of Sherbrooke's Beckett Woods and the majestic Mont-Royal, each artwork is imbued with the artist's profound connection to these sacred spaces.
**Exhibition Details:**
- **Title:** Under the Spell
- **Artist:** Maude Deslauriers
- **Venue:** DURAN | MASHAAL
- **Date:** March 14 - April 13, 2024
-**Vernissage :** March 14, 5pm - 8 pm. The artist will be present.
- **Location:** 1300 Sherbrooke St. Suite 102B, Montreal, QC H3G 1B5
For further inquiries or to schedule a viewing appointment, please contact the gallery at info@duranmashaalgallery.com
