Gyan Panchal: Sculpting Attention from Discarded Materials at Galerie Marcelle Alix

Gyan Panchal's solo exhibition, 'Économie du magistral', opens at Galerie Marcelle Alix in Paris, running from September 3 to October 10, 2026. The show highlights Panchal's practice of transforming discarded materials—such as abandoned metal sheets, worn gloves, and plastic fragments—into sculptures that challenge viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of overlooked objects. His work employs minimal interventions—a fold, a cut, an assembly—to reveal the plastic qualities of materials typically ignored. The exhibition is presented at the gallery's space at 4 rue Jouye-Rouve, 75020 Paris, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm, closed Sundays, with free entry. Panchal's approach is described as an 'economy of means', creating works that hover between found objects and abstract forms, inviting a contemplative mode of looking. The exhibition is curated by the gallery, which is known for supporting emerging and mid-career artists. This show underscores a broader trend in contemporary sculpture that emphasizes materiality and the poetic potential of everyday detritus.