BOLOGNA.- MAGMA gallery is presenting 'Ordinary Perspectives', with artists Franco Fasoli (Argentina, 1981), Timm Blandin (France, 1987) and Jean Bosphore (France, 1995), from 2 February to 30 March 2024.
The different narratives of Fasoli, Blandin and Bosphore interact in a three-way conversation in which figurative art is the chosen medium; messages that use the power and appeal of strong, bold, sometimes contrasting colours to convey equally defined world views. On one hand, Bosphore’s artistic production, convey a dystopian, futuristic vision of the world, an investigation of humanity and at the same time a critique of contemporary society; the same line of complaint is also present in the work of Fasoli, who puts into art the confrontation-clash - between different cultures, the contradictions that societies carry within themselves, as well as leading reflections on the concept of individual and collective identity. Finally, Timm Blandin's vision offers a different way of looking at the world around us, one that elevates the banality of the everyday to the status of art and reminds us how precious the simplest things are.
In this dialogue, the three artists communicate through an oniric language, through images of suspended and dreaming landscapes, in an undefined dimension between dream and reality, which ultimately needs an external observer to complete and read it: in fact, the viewer enters as a fourth element in this artistic conversation, offering his or her senses as a real support in the process of creating the works, contributing personally to the construction of their meaning.
Jean Bosphore is a French artist born in 1995. He currently lives and works in Paris. Defining himself as a 'multidisciplinary' artist. Bosphore has a successful career that includes working with prestigious galleries and museums, particularly in Paris and Belgium, as well as important auctions results. Combining drawing, sculpture and art objects, Bosphore's works explore the concept of beauty through the exploration of the body and its fascination. The image of modern man is challenged by the dystopian and futuristic environment that surrounds him, and the work is enriched by another reading, that of a critique of contemporary society, which seems to dance unalterably in an artificial night. In the absence of narration, the spectator tries to offer an imaginary plot to the characters and objects, and thus the work finds its fulfilment in the spectator's mind.
Bosphore's talent lies in reconciling contrasts such as depth and flatness, and in creating games of perspective through the use of strong colours and singular framing.
Bosphore's works are also characterised by a reduced format that introduces a notion of 'paint-object', reinforced by the choice of materials, and allows the viewer to experience the work more directly. His artistic production goes back to the russian avant-garde and the Bauhaus school, which emphasised the integration of art and design, just as the reference to the sci-fi universe and Soviet constructivist architecture is predominant in his work.
Franco Fasoli, also known as Jaz, born in Buenos Aires in 1981, stands as one of Argentina's most renowned and talented artists, transitioning from writing to Street Art in the late '90s. Following studies in ceramics, painting, and drawing at IUNA (Instituto Universitario Naciónal de Arte), he focused on scenography at the Theatre Colón Institute, envisioning the streets as his canvas.
Evolving from traditional writing, Fasoli's style reflects the true contradictions of Latin American societies, their rituals, and seemingly perpetual instability. The tension between dominant global culture and subcultures as spaces of resistance has influenced him conceptually and in his actions throughout his career. The sociological backbone of his work explores multiple forms of individual and collective identity and their continuous evolution.
Conflict, confrontation, and scene deconstruction are elements Fasoli employs to stimulate the audience's vision and perception. The concept of identity is fundamental in his murals, canvas paintings, and sculptures. Recent artistic productions showcase his exploration of different scales and materials, from large-scale paintings in public spaces to small bronze or paper works, fueled by the changing contexts and resources.
Fasoli has exhibited worldwide, participating in international festivals and consistently contributing to mural interventions. Notable festival participations include Tou Camp Festival in Stavanger (Norway, 2012), Open Walls Festival (USA, 2011), and Festival Internacional de Muralismo in Cosenza (Italy, 2008). His works have been featured in museums such as the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Rosario, Argentina (2011), Museo Mube in Sao Paulo (2010), Museo di Arte Contemporanea in Lyon (2016), Museo Emilio Caraffa in Córdoba, Argentina, and the Artmossphere Biennale in Moscow.
Timm Blandin, born in 1987, is a French artist whose vibrant and dreamlike landscapes and portraits take center stage in his art. Currently residing and working in Haute-Savoie, Eastern France, Blandin draws inspiration from photography and sketches of daily life, focusing on figurative acrylic painting on canvas, allowing him endless possibilities to experiment with colors, light, and shadows.
Having graduated in Graphic Design in 2012, Blandin has maintained his interest in the digital realm. Starting with snapshots from Google Street View, he transforms everyday scenes in his paintings, infusing them with his artistic vision and a vibrant palette. This immersive and meditative new reality references digital visual effects, leaning towards pixelation and the smoothing of details.
Blandin's works have been featured in both solo and group exhibitions, with notable presentations in Paris and Hong Kong.
