Joëlle Cabanne's 'Respiro' Transforms Venetian Water into Living Art
Joëlle Cabanne, a Swiss artist, has transitioned her focus from indigo to exploring concepts of location, memory, and the environment. Her latest exhibition, titled 'Respiro,' is situated in Venice's Castello district and incorporates water from the Rio dei Greci to infuse minerals specific to the area. Utilizing washi paper, which absorbs this water, she creates crumpled patterns reminiscent of natural forms. The 'Aqua Alta' series features high tide water from Venice, highlighting crystallized sodium chloride and marine elements. New shades of green and turquoise represent the lagoon's salinity, alongside traces of indigo. Her works, which respond to humidity, challenge traditional Swiss landscapes by highlighting themes of impermanence and memory.
Key facts
- Joëlle Cabanne uses water collected from specific sites as a medium.
- The exhibition 'Respiro' is presented in Venice's Castello district.
- Water is sourced from the Rio dei Greci, which exchanges with Adriatic tides.
- Cabanne uses washi paper for its absorbent fibrous structure.
- The 'Aqua Alta' series uses water from Venice during high tide.
- Sodium chloride and marine elements cause crystallization in the 'Aqua Alta' works.
- Green and turquoise pigments are introduced, responding to the Venetian lagoon.
- The artworks are hygrometric, reacting to humidity.
Entities
Artists
- Joëlle Cabanne
Institutions
- AATONAU
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Castello district
- Rio dei Greci
- Adriatic Sea
- Switzerland
Sources
- AATONAU —