Kolly Gallery is delighted to present “City Blues” by artist Gaspard Louane, an ephemeral immer- sive exhibition held in the intimate and captivating premises of Relief Studio, founded in 1986 in the Fr- ibourg region and usually closed to the public. For the vernissage, we had the pleasure of showcasing Louane’s vibrant and colorful works, accompanied by an exceptional culinary experience crafted by Michelin-starred chef Pierre-Pascal Clément and a musical performance by Alf Pastix.

This original collaboration was inspired by the idea of presenting the artist’s works in their contextual setting. Indeed, part of the series depicts musicians in patches of warm and cool colors, an ambiance re- flected in the interior architecture of the recording studio. Visitors to the exhibition also had the oppor- tunity to tour the studio and its famous SSL 4064 G+ analog console, and to enjoy an intimate concert by the group Alf Pastix. It is particularly interesting to discover these works in this unique venue, which has hosted renowned musicians such as Toni’s Big Band, No One Is Innocent, Les Tambours du Bronx, the Septeto Nacional de Cuba, Alizée, Georgio, and Kamini.

City Blues

Host: Relief Studio
Dates: 06.06.2024 – 08.06.2024
Place: Belfaux, Switzerland

INSTALLATION

ARTWORKS

Year: 2024
Technique: Acrylic on canvas

The exhibition features ‘Gang- sters’ in bars and restaurants inspired by Italian mafia films from the 90s, using the same aesthet- ic as the musician canvases. These characters are derived from the traditional ‘b-boys’ that graffiti art- ists draw next to their tags, often seen alongside those of Gaspard Louane. This character is an actor who confronts the viewer with a frontal gaze; in this series, it becomes clear that the viewer is actually the subject’s dining companion. The paintings give the impression that we are seated across from the ‘Gangster’, who is addressing us directly.