BOLOGNA.- Magma Gallery is presenting “Carved Lights”, the first solo show of Timm Blandin in Italy.

Timm Blandin (1987) is a French artist who chose colorful, dreamy-like landscapes and portraits as the main focus of his art. Currently he lives and works in Haute-Savoie, in the East of France.

Being inspired by photography and everyday life sketches, he concentrated on figurative acrylic painting on canvas which provides him with infinite possibilities for artist's experiments with colors, plays of light and shadows. He attended a school of applied arts in 2007 and then graduated in 2012 in Graphic design. The artist kept his interest in the digital environment which has led him to develop an involvement for computer-aided creations: graphic design is indeed a key tool for composing, mixing and harmonizing creations.

Starting from Google Street View shots, in his paintings Blandin transforms everyday scenes with his artistic vision and vibrant palette, revealing the hidden charm of everyday life reminds us that beauty can be found in the simplest things. Through his art he invites us to awaken our senses and appreciate the wonders of everyday life, the shapes in his works are simplified and geometric in order to accentuate the painting’s chromatic intensity.

In this exhibition, Blandin presents a series of paintings inspired by his travels and digital wanderings on Google streetview between 2021 and 2024: scenes of contemplation, of gazing towards the horizon, of homes and gardens where the contemporary buzz seems to subside. The light sculpts sharp shapes that support a representation of man’s relationship with nature that is both gentle and transcendent.

Timm's universe is colorful and contemplative, suspended in time between dreams and reality. His work is distinguished by an innovative fusion of style and techniques, reflecting both contemporary and traditional influences, he is known for his experimental approach, which invites audiences to explore new perspectives and reflect on modern society. His works often address themes such as identity, memory and the relationship between the individual and the social context. This new immersive and meditative reality refers to digital visual effects with tendency to pixelization and smoothing of details.

Over the years, Blandin has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and international art fairs, standing out for his ability to combine aesthetics and profound concepts, stimulating reflections on current themes. He has collaborated with other artists and institutions, participating in collective projects, his artworks have been presented in individual and group exhibitions especially in Paris and Hong Kong.