Thomas Dreyfuss's Cinematic Paintings at Galerie Trafic
From December 4, 2010, to January 8, 2011, Galerie Trafic in Paris will showcase 'Cuts' by Thomas Dreyfuss. This exhibition draws inspiration from cinema and includes paintings derived from both personal and found photographs, characterized by expressionist brush techniques. One notable series features an unidentified Ukrainian artist dressed in a white shirt and a short black suit, concealing his eyes, reminiscent of Emir Kusturica's films. Another series presents monkeys depicted as human symbols, with close-up styles akin to Gilles Aillaud. A prominent canvas illustrates a man extending his arm toward a distant monkey, reflecting Géricault's 'The Raft of the Medusa.' The most recent piece portrays a woman sleeping with a headlamp, casting shadows and evoking Velázquez and Bacon, fostering an ambiguous ambiance.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Cuts' runs from December 4, 2010 to January 8, 2011.
- Thomas Dreyfuss is a painter who works from found or personal photographs.
- His painting style is vigorous and expressionist.
- One series portrays an unknown Ukrainian painter met on a construction site.
- The Ukrainian figure's eyes are always hidden in the portraits.
- Another series depicts monkeys as metaphors for humans or artists.
- The paintings evoke references to Emir Kusturica, Christian Boltanski, Gilles Aillaud, Géricault, Velázquez, and Francis Bacon.
- The most recent painting shows a sleeping woman with a headlamp and a large shadow.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Dreyfuss
- Emir Kusturica
- Christian Boltanski
- Gilles Aillaud
- Théodore Géricault
- Diego Velázquez
- Francis Bacon
Institutions
- Galerie Trafic
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —