Oda Jaune's 'Tree' at Galerie Templon Blends Painting and Hologram

Oda Jaune's monumental painting 'Tree' (2021), a 2 x 10 meter oil on canvas, is on view at Galerie Templon in Paris until March 5, 2022, as part of her exhibition 'wOnderlust'. The work depicts a vast tree of life covering an entire wall, rendered with meticulous glazes. Beyond the canvas, Jaune has created a moving hologram version displayed in a dark basement room, where the tree appears to breathe, grow, and transform, accompanied by a soothing soundtrack. The piece incorporates figures of children with USB cables and sanitary masks, reflecting the artist's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaune explores themes of transhumanism, the miracle of life, and the fusion of technology with primal humanity. The painting also features two faceless adolescent astronauts as ancient guardians. The exhibition includes additional works such as 'Forget Eye Not' (2021) and ':*|' (watercolor, ink, and beeswax). Julie Chaizemartin wrote the accompanying article for artpress.