Jorge Queiroz's Chaotic Drawings at Galerie Nathalie Obadia
Jorge Queiroz, a Portuguese artist born in Lisbon in 1966, showcased his second solo exhibition at Galerie Nathalie Obadia in Paris from May 31 to July 10, 2007. This exhibition highlighted works created during his residency in Berlin. His latest drawings incorporate various mediums, such as watercolor, gouache, pastels, acrylic, marker, and charcoal, enhancing their vibrant hues. Queiroz's art features dislocated elements—architectural fragments and figures—that create a sense of confusion within the composition. This chaotic blend of imagery disorients the viewer, focusing on formal abstraction and introspective themes. The narrative potential of the pieces is challenged, hindering straightforward interpretation. He gained global acclaim after being featured by Francesco Bonami in the 50th Venice Biennale, which resonated with audiences through his psycho-telluric visions.
Key facts
- Jorge Queiroz is a Portuguese artist born in 1966 in Lisbon.
- Exhibition at Galerie Nathalie Obadia in Paris from May 31 to July 10, 2007.
- Second solo exhibition for Queiroz at the gallery.
- Works created during a Berlin residency.
- New media include watercolor, gouache, pastels, acrylic, marker, and charcoal.
- Drawings feature decontextualized architectural, landscape, and figure fragments.
- Queiroz was included in the 50th Venice Biennale by Francesco Bonami.
- The chaotic narrative style is compared to David Lynch.
Entities
Artists
- Jorge Queiroz
- Francesco Bonami
- David Lynch
Institutions
- Galerie Nathalie Obadia
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Berlin
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —