François Bonnel's 'Geometry of Joy' Opens at Maddox Gallery London

François Bonnel, a former advertising executive who pivoted to art in 2018 after 25 years in the industry, presents his debut solo exhibition 'The Geometry of Joy' at Maddox Gallery's Shepherd Market location in Mayfair, London, from June 4 to July 2, 2026. The show features a new body of work spanning photography, digital media, and painting that explores abstraction through geometric forms, color, and light. Bonnel's paintings, such as 'Caught' (2026) and 'I Really Like You' (2026), employ overlapping shapes, curved lines, and varied grounds—from neutral light to dark inky bases—to create a sense of playfulness and internal gravity. The artist emphasizes the suggestive quality of abstraction, inviting viewers to interpret the compositions individually. Despite his shift from advertising, Bonnel's background influences his clarity of visual communication and emotional foundation rooted in joy, discovery, and harmony. The exhibition is based in Toulouse, France, where Bonnel currently resides.