Julian Charrière's Volcanic Lithographs Made from Lava and Ash in Zurich Exhibition

Julian Charrière's exhibition "After the Smoke Cradle" showcases 99 lithographs crafted from volcanic pigments gathered during his expeditions, on display at Zurich's Verein für Originalgraphik (VFO) until March. Each print incorporates mineral remnants from various volcanoes. The collection features three photographic representations of different volcanoes presented in 33 darker shades. David Khalat highlights the images' vibrant qualities and nighttime atmospheres. Charrière also collected volcanic materials for his upcoming 2024 sound project, "Stone Speakers," converting them into pigments. Textual fragments and an essay by Paul A. Harris, under the pseudonym Pierre Jardin, delve into volcanic enigmas. Additionally, Charrière's solo show "Midnight Zone" at Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, running until July 12, examines elemental forces like water and fire, drawing inspiration from artists such as Hokusai, Cézanne, and O'Keeffe.