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Expo Chicago 2024: Find us at booth #315

Past exhibition
11 - 14 April 2024
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Emmanuel Barcilon Untitled, 2024 Varnish and pigment on wood 200 x 153 cm
Emmanuel Barcilon
Untitled, 2024
Varnish and pigment on wood
200 x 153 cm

Rutger Brandt Gallery presents a duo booth showcasing work by Emmanuel Barcilon and Steffen Kern. 

 

Emmanuel Barcilon's paintings are a mesmerizing interplay of color, texture and depth. At first glance, his works may appear deceptively simple, monochromatic planes that entice the eye. However, upon closer inspection, an enchanting array of color and texture emerge from beneath the surface, revealing a kaleidescopic world that draw viewers into the infinite depths of the painting. He employs a distinctive technique involving pouring pigment and varnish over a horizontally placed wooden panel. Through skillful manipulation, he unveils underlying layers while preserving their essence. His process deliberately disturbs and wears away the surface layer of the panel, revealing the complexities and structural networks within the layers of color.

 

Working with pencil and charcoal on paper, Steffen Kern’s drawings are uniquely marked by luminous contrasts and a mastery of light and shadow. At first glance, they resemble photographs, capturing blooming visuals, depth of field, distortions, and shadows caused by direct light. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that Kern's images are actually meticulously rendered drawings. Heavily influenced by the principles of photography and drawing from his own imagination rather than real-life references, he constructs scenes that blur the lines between reality and imagination. The images are familiar and yet vaguely uncanny, falling somewhere between film stills and a universal subconscious archive. 

 

Both artists transcend traditional boundaries of their mediums, pushing the limits of perception and challenging viewers to question their own interpretations. Through their innovative techniques and skilled craftsmanship, Barcilon and Kern invite audiences to explore the interplay of illusion and reality.

 

Dates: 11 - 14 April 2024

Locaiton: Navy Pier, Chicago

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Works
  • Steffen Kern, Chair, Light and Bed, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Chair, Light and Bed, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Garden Chair, 2023
    Steffen Kern, Garden Chair, 2023
  • Steffen Kern, Cargo Ship, 2023
    Steffen Kern, Cargo Ship, 2023
  • Steffen Kern, Anytown, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Anytown, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Barrel, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Barrel, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Bed, Chair and Light, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Bed, Chair and Light, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Cleaning Cart, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Cleaning Cart, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Dialogue, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Dialogue, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Gathering, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Gathering, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Highrise, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Highrise, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, House and Fence Gate, 2024
    Steffen Kern, House and Fence Gate, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Light, Chair, Table, Window and TV, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Light, Chair, Table, Window and TV, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Mountain, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Mountain, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Office Chair, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Office Chair, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Palm, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Palm, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Pool, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Pool, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Road, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Road, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Stairs, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Stairs, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Steel-tube Chair, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Steel-tube Chair, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Twin Pies, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Twin Pies, 2024
  • Steffen Kern, Washer, 2024
    Steffen Kern, Washer, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2024
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
  • Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
    Emmanuel Barcilon, Untitled, 2023
Installation Views
  • Whatsapp Image 2024 04 13 At 6 36 55 Pm 2
  • Whatsapp Image 2024 04 13 At 4 20 48 Pm
  • Whatsapp Image 2024 04 13 At 6 36 55 Pm 1
  • Whatsapp Image 2024 04 13 At 6 36 55 Pm 3
  • Whatsapp Image 2024 04 13 At 6 36 55 Pm

Related artists

  • Emmanuel Barcilon

    Emmanuel Barcilon

  • Steffen Kern

    Steffen Kern

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