The Grège Gallery at Luxembourg Art Week 2024
The Grège Gallery at Luxembourg Art Week 2024
Chidy Wayne, a Spanish-Guinean artist based in Barcelona, is renowned for his personal, austere, and figurative work. His drawings, characterized by a primitive and minimalist nature, draw inspiration from ancestral traditions and the artistic avant-garde. With swift, bold strokes, Wayne tackles universal themes, exploring self-awareness and inner conflicts. In this piece, Wayne reflects on human identity in a world where collective references have faded, positioning the individual as the center of their own universe. Inspired by the philosophical premise that the loss of higher references has led to an individualistic and self-centered approach, Wayne questions and explores who we truly are in the absence of those ancient guides. The artwork invites viewers to ponder their own spirituality and personal responsibility in a time when faith in external structures and authoritarian figures is dissolving. As we emerge as the protagonists of our own narrative, Wayne challenges us to find the strength within ourselves to navigate a world where the absence of external guidance forces a direct confrontation with the self.
Jamie Mills (b. 1983,West Cornwall, England) is an artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses music, sound, and visual arts. His work is deeply rooted in the exploration of the interplay between materiality and environment, navigating the complex relationship between internal and external landscapes. Mills' approach is distinctly interdisciplinary, merging elements of sound, photography, and mark-making to craft works that engage with both the tangible and the intangible aspects of experience.
Mills’ creative endeavor is driven by an investigation into the concept of 'gestalt,'a principle suggesting that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.This idea is reflected in his art, where disparate elements—whether they are sounds, images, or gestures—interact to create a cohesive reality that extends beyond superficial representation. His pieces invite viewers to engage in a nuanced, empathetic exploration that bridges conscious perception with subconscious insight.
A key element of Mills' practice is the dynamic interplay between intention and spontaneity. He deftly balances deliberate material choices with an openness tot he unpredictable, resulting in works that occupy a unique, liminal space. His sound pieces, often crafted from unconventional instrumental techniques and processed field recordings, act as auditory explorations of internal states.Similarly, his visual works whether through photography or assemblage—are seen as ritualistic, where the interaction of material, form, and environment speaks to a deeper poetic dialogue.
Residing and working in the evocative setting of West Cornwall, Mills draws profound inspiration from his natural surroundings and the transitional spaces he engages with. His art reflects this environment while delving into broader themes of connectivity, perception, and human experience. Jamie Mills' work offers a contemplative journey into a realm where boundaries between the internal and external, the material and ephemeral, are continually explored and redefined, providing viewers with a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and transcendent.
amie Mills (b. 1983,West Cornwall, England) is an artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses music, sound, and visual arts. His work is deeply rooted in the exploration of the interplay between materiality and environment, navigating the complex relationship between internal and external landscapes. Mills' approach is distinctly interdisciplinary, merging elements of sound, photography, and mark-making to craft works that engage with both the tangible and the intangible aspects of experience.
Mills’ creative endeavor is driven by an investigation into the concept of 'gestalt,'a principle suggesting that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.This idea is reflected in his art, where disparate elements—whether they are sounds, images, or gestures—interact to create a cohesive reality that extends beyond superficial representation. His pieces invite viewers to engage in a nuanced, empathetic exploration that bridges conscious perception with subconscious insight.
A key element of Mills' practice is the dynamic interplay between intention and spontaneity. He deftly balances deliberate material choices with an openness tot he unpredictable, resulting in works that occupy a unique, liminal space. His sound pieces, often crafted from unconventional instrumental techniques and processed field recordings, act as auditory explorations of internal states.Similarly, his visual works—whether through photography or assemblage—are seen as ritualistic, where the interaction of material, form, and environment speaks to a deeper poetic dialogue.
Residing and working in the evocative setting of West Cornwall, Mills draws profound inspiration from his natural surroundings and the transitional spaces he engages with. His art reflects this environment while delving into broader themes of connectivity, perception, and human experience. Jamie Mills' work offers a contemplative journey into a realm where boundaries between the internal and external, the material and ephemeral, are continually explored and redefined, providing viewers with a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and transcendent.
Jamie Mills (b. 1983,West Cornwall, England) is an artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses music, sound, and visual arts. His work is deeply rooted in the exploration of the interplay between materiality and environment, navigating the complex relationship between internal and external landscapes. Mills' approach is distinctly interdisciplinary, merging elements of sound, photography, and mark-making to craft works that engage with both the tangible and the intangible aspects of experience.
Mills’ creative endeavor is driven by an investigation into the concept of 'gestalt,'a principle suggesting that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.This idea is reflected in his art, where disparate elements whether they are sounds, images, or gestures interact to create a cohesive reality that extends beyond superficial representation. His pieces invite viewers to engage in a nuanced, empathetic exploration that bridges conscious perception with subconscious insight.
A key element of Mills' practice is the dynamic interplay between intention and spontaneity. He deftly balances deliberate material choices with an openness tot he unpredictable, resulting in works that occupy a unique, liminal space. His sound pieces, often crafted from unconventional instrumental techniques and processed field recordings, act as auditory explorations of internal states.Similarly, his visual works whether through photography or assemblage—are seen as ritualistic, where the interaction of material, form, and environment speaks to a deeper poetic dialogue.
Residing and working in the evocative setting of West Cornwall, Mills draws profound inspiration from his natural surroundings and the transitional spaces he engages with. His art reflects this environment while delving into broader themes of connectivity, perception, and human experience. Jamie Mills' work offers a contemplative journey into a realm where boundaries between the internal and external, the material and ephemeral, are continually explored and redefined, providing viewers with a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and transcendent.
This unique piece was made by Roan Van Oort in 2024. With a strong focus on simplicity and timelessness, he consciously chooses natural materials, characterized by a certain fragility, to discover an emotional power in the essential rawness of the materials. What matters is the power of what we see, and color is a connection to the way we see and experience landscape and nature in all its beautiful forms.
Roan uses natural pigments, sand, lime and glue and they themselves randomly select a direction of cracks and color variation. The process is both physical and meditative, where the main tool used by the artist himself is his hands. Working with these raw materials values imperfection and the impermanence of life, respect for nature, and the authenticity of the materials.
Giorgio Petracci, takes viewers on a dreamlike journey through his paintings. His vibrant brush captures the essence of coastal landscapes, brimming with memories and sensations. His sublime compositions evoke a world where the wind whispers ancient stories and colors blend delicately, creating an evocative harmony.
Laura Pasquino, renowned for her minimalist and tactile ceramic creations, takes a bold step in her artistic journey with her latest piece, "Temple”. Standing at an impressive height of 2 meters, this monumental work marks a departure from her usual delicate and intimate scale, embracing a more expansive and evocative approach.
Inspired by the fragility and grandeur of ancient structures, "Temple" presents a dynamic stack of round and oval ceramic forms, evoking a rise towards the heavens. The sculpture’s design recalls the ruins of antiquity, where time and the elements have imparted a poetic delicacy to once-imposing edifices. Each piece, with its unglazed surface and tactile texture, reflects Laura's commitment to showcasing the raw beauty of the material while celebrating its imperfections.
The construction of the sculpture demonstrates Laura’s dedication to durability and aesthetic integrity. Made from fine, resilient clay and fired at high temperatures, the spherical and oval ceramic elements form a cohesive structure that balances strength and fragility. The sculpture is designed for stability and solidity.
Laura describes "Temple" as a visual representation of the interplay between simplicity and complexity. The piece resembles a stack of rounded shapes, arranged in a chaotic yet structured manner, reflecting the organic randomness found in nature. It challenges conventional notions of stability and balance, inviting viewers to meditate on the layers of existence that contribute to our collective narrative.
The dark hues of the sculpture, combined with its lack of color, enhance its contemplative nature, directing attention to the purity of its geometry and texture. "Temple" encourages reflection on the idea of building temples within ourselves, not with stone or brick, but through our thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Laura Pasquino's "Temple" offers a profound meditative experience, leveraging her exploration of natural textures and forms while introducing a playful new element to her work. It stands as a testament to her ability to blend traditional techniques with innovative approaches, creating a piece that is both timeless and contemporary.
Victor Giannotta, known as Sepa (b. 1994, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire), is an artist whose journey began in West Africa. His passion for wood and fascination for distant places were nurtured early on and further developed as he explored the forests of the Jura Mountains in Haut-Doubs, France, specifically in Métabief.
Sepa lives and works today in Saint-Martin de Lansuscle, in the Cévennes, Lozère, after extensive travels around the world. It is in this place, shaped by the landscape, that he chose to set up his tools. His work is centered around respect for the material, as he personally harvests fallen wood, ensuring it is transportable and integrating its energy into his creations. His process involves working solely by hand, using pruning and cutting tools, without any electric machinery.
A turning point in his practice was a residency in Japan, in collaboration with the Tokyo University of the Arts, which transformed his perception of everyday objects. He began to see utility as sculpture, where bowls and stools animate like small sacred fires, standing at the boundary between utility and art.
Sepa’s art is a fusion of tradition and skill, valuing imperfection and the authenticity of materials. His respect for wood as a universal language is reflected in his creations, where he channels the energy of each piece through his hands, embracing the material’s natural form.
Victor Giannotta, known as Sepa (b. 1994, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire), is an artist whose journey began in West Africa. His passion for wood and fascination for distant places were nurtured early on and further developed as he explored the forests of the Jura Mountains in Haut-Doubs, France, specifically in Métabief.
Sepa lives and works today in Saint-Martin de Lansuscle, in the Cévennes, Lozère, after extensive travels around the world. It is in this place, shaped by the landscape, that he chose to set up his tools. His work is centered around respect for the material, as he personally harvests fallen wood, ensuring it is transportable and integrating its energy into his creations. His process involves working solely by hand, using pruning and cutting tools, without any electric machinery.
A turning point in his practice was a residency in Japan, in collaboration with the Tokyo University of the Arts, which transformed his perception of everyday objects. He began to see utility as sculpture, where bowls and stools animate like small sacred fires, standing at the boundary between utility and art.
Sepa’s art is a fusion of tradition and skill, valuing imperfection and the authenticity of materials. His respect for wood as a universal language is reflected in his creations, where he channels the energy of each piece through his hands, embracing the material’s natural form.
Berg is a young german artist born in 1994. He graduated in architecture and urban planning from the university of Stuttgart. He is currently based in Stuttgart, where he creates exciting works inspired by the hidden qualities of everyday moments.
Berg’s artistic practice focuses on the impact of a natural environment and its aesthetic impressions on oneself. He pauses the frenetic pause of daily life in order to perceive the uniqueness and poetry of such impressions. Capturing the gestures of nature leads leads him to moments of mindfulness and meditation, a concept which is his practical response to the hyper-digital life we live. The piece of art Orage is a fine example of Berg’s unique artistic process.
Moritz Berg (b. 1994, Stuttgart, Germany) is a young German artist who lives and works in Stuttgart, His artistic practice explores perception and the aesthetic effects of a nature-informed environment. Drawing inspiration from transient, everyday moments, his work reflects the fast pace of modern life, uncovering hidden qualities within seemingly mundane scenes.
Berg’s paintings serve as a bridge between humanity and nature, elevating this connection through abstraction. His art reveals a harmonious coexistence, where the individual qualities of both man and nature merge into a new understanding of unity. Through a process of spiritualization, his creations transcend the ordinary and highlight the profound beauty that often goes unnoticed.
Moritz Berg’s work invites us to pause and contemplate, offering a fresh perspective on the subtle, often overlooked details in our surroundings. His art encourages viewers to find meaning and beauty in the seemingly trivial aspects of everyday life.
Berg's artistic practice focuses on the impact of a natural environment and its aesthetic impressions on oneself. He pauses the frenetic pause of daily life in order to perceive the uniqueness and poetry of such impressions. Capturing the gestures of nature leads leads him to moments of mindfulness and meditation, a concept which is his practical response to the hyper-digital life we live. The piece of art 315 Rue De Madagascar is a fine example of Berg's unique artistic process.
Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recognized figure in the art world, developing a personal artistic language that combines elegant minimalism with bold gestures, while exploring the very essence of drawing.
Chidy Wayne’s recent works are influenced by both the artistic avant-garde and ancestral cultural elements, giving his creations a primitive yet contemporary dimension. Through his drawings, he creates a captivating visual dialogue where traditional techniques meet modern forms, evoking both past and present.
Universal and timeless themes such as existence, identity, and inner conflict lie at the heart of his work. His drawings, though minimalist, often incorporate figuration, particularly through the depiction of hands, which symbolize power and conflict. These motifs are rendered with great mastery, a result of his years of artistic exploration and experience.
Despite his minimalist approach, Chidy Wayne’s works are rich in symbolic meaning. He has developed a personal lexicon of signs and motifs, offering a depth of meaning that resonates with viewers. His creations, often the result of long reflection, are executed through quick and precise gestures, reflecting an intimate connection between the artist and his medium. He favors large formats, working on both canvas and paper, allowing his works to make a strong visual impact and engage the viewer on a deep level.
Through his work, Chidy Wayne seeks to express a primal energy while remaining grounded in contemporary life. His art, though deeply personal, speaks to universal human experiences, inviting the public to reflect on their own existence and identity.
Chidy Wayne’s artistic practice continues to evolve, blending traditional influences with modernity, while maintaining a minimalist yet profoundly expressive style that makes him a unique voice in contemporary art.
Chidy Wayne, whose work as an illustrator is already familiar to us, and who has shown a particular ability in recent years for drawing, now introduces us to his work outside the sphere of commercial projects. And this with a very personal pictorial offering.
Seeking to create appealing and conceptual works, Chidy Wayne weaves himself into an aesthetic language, paring it down to the bare essentials. In his new pieces, the superfluous is put aside so as to enter more deeply into the drawing, creating a minimalist and gestural artwork.
His new pieces are influenced by the artistic avant-garde as well as by ancestral and cultural elements, giving his drawings a certain primitive character. Although urban art and contemporary forms are also present in his style.
These drawings, the result of long reflection, are created using quick, bold strokes. This brings Chidy Wayne to create a personal code of signs and motifs of great symbolic significance. The drawings present such universal and timeless themes as existence, identity and internal conflict.
Chidy Wayne’s drawings do not abandon the figurative. His new subjects, the hands or shapes in conflict, are made with a great capacity for synthesis. They are witnesses to the talent and experience he acquired through his work as an illustrator and teacher. He turns to a more intimate form of expression, using his brushes and charcoal with confidence and energy on large-scale canvas and paper.
"Miroirs" 2022, Solo Show of Chidy Wayne, Schilde, Grège Gallery
Giorgio Petracci (born in 1974, Fermo, Italy) is an artist based in Paris, whose work is deeply inspired by the seaside landscapes of his childhood and the personal experiences that shape our identities. His artistic creation focuses on sculptures made from recycled wood, as well as paintings that explore themes of rebirth, memory, and transformation.
Although he has always been passionate about art, Giorgio was trained from a young age to work with wood by his grandfather. He uses this material not only as a support for his sculptures but also for his canvases, creating an intimate connection between his different mediums. His paintings, often inspired by his photographs of coastal landscapes, reveal a desire to transcend the image, playing with organic and mineral forms in colors that are sometimes light and sometimes vibrant.
Giorgio's experience as an artist from a coastal region greatly influences him. His work reflects a tension between the authenticity of his roots and modernity, where each piece becomes a testament to collective and personal history, enriching the dialogue between the past and the present.
Giorgio's creations have been exhibited internationally, with notable exhibitions highlighting his commitment to rediscovering and reinventing objects from the past within a contemporary aesthetic. His sculptures from the "Oggetti Curiosi" series, for example, encourage viewers to consider new perspectives and weave narratives around his works.
In addition to his artistic practice, Giorgio collaborates with a diverse community of creatives—designers, architects, and writers—who enrich his reflection on materials and concepts. His works invite viewers to explore the often-overlooked aspects of the Adriatic coast and to reflect on the fluidity of human identity through the lens of his personal history.
This unique piece was made by Roan Van Oort in 2024. With a strong focus on simplicity and timelessness, he consciously chooses natural materials, characterized by a certain fragility, to discover an emotional power in the essential rawness of the materials. What matters is the power of what we see, and color is a connection to the way we see and experience landscape and nature in all its beautiful forms.
Roan uses natural pigments, sand, lime and glue and they themselves randomly select a direction of cracks and color variation. The process is both physical and meditative, where the main tool used by the artist himself is his hands. Working with these raw materials values imperfection and the impermanence of life, respect for nature, and the authenticity of the materials.
Mattia Listowski(b. 1987, Paris, France) is a French sculptor, draughtsman, and photographer with French, Italian, and Polish origins, coming from a creative family. He lives and works in Paris and Brussels and studied at ESAG Penninghen from 2005 to 2008.
Mattia sculpts narrative architectures in raw concrete, exploring our symbolic relationship to memory and the ruin of ideas. He encapsulates these places with medium-format silver-chamber photographs**, crystallizing an equivocal memory on the surface of concrete. By doing so, he revolutionizes a temporal paradigm by examining our physical relationship to space, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art history, and the history of great civilizations.
His work uses the formal language, techniques, tools, and representations of architecture, exploring matter and light. He combines a conceptual approach, industrial know-how, and craftsmanship to metaphorically expose our dual relationship to the world: the invisibility of being within the global mass, contrasting with our primordial essence as sensitive individuals.
Mattia’s practice involves a romantic dialectic of travel, anthropological and picturesque, set within a universe that constantly balances the ephemerality of light, represented by the notion of events and sensitivity, against the eternity of stone, which symbolizes memory. His work confronts us with our own memory, revealing our singular recollections.
Mattia lives and works in Brussels.
Mattia Listowski(b. 1987, Paris, France) is a French sculptor, draughtsman, and photographer with French, Italian, and Polish origins, coming from a creative family. He lives and works in Paris and Brussels and studied at ESAG Penninghen from 2005 to 2008.
Mattia sculpts narrative architectures in raw concrete, exploring our symbolic relationship to memory and the ruin of ideas. He encapsulates these places with medium-format silver-chamber photographs**, crystallizing an equivocal memory on the surface of concrete. By doing so, he revolutionizes a temporal paradigm by examining our physical relationship to space, in a narrative that intersects personal history, art history, and the history of great civilizations.
His work uses the formal language, techniques, tools, and representations of architecture, exploring matter and light. He combines a conceptual approach, industrial know-how, and craftsmanship to metaphorically expose our dual relationship to the world: the invisibility of being within the global mass, contrasting with our primordial essence as sensitive individuals.
Mattia’s practice involves a romantic dialectic of travel, anthropological and picturesque, set within a universe that constantly balances the ephemerality of light, represented by the notion of events and sensitivity, against the eternity of stone, which symbolizes memory. His work confronts us with our own memory, revealing our singular recollections.
Mattia lives and works in Brussels.
Laura Pasquino created ” Essence 2 ” for her Soloshow at Ceramic Brussels 2024 where she participated with the Grège Gallery.
She’s a ceramic artist based in Amsterdam. Before opening her studio in The Netherlands, she practiced ceramic art in Japan and Portugal.
Her natural aesthetic style features minimalistic, harmonious shapes that celebrate the imperfections and beauty of simplicity. She expresses herself through the textures and organic nuances of clay, creating minimalist sculptures in pure and simple forms.
Laura aims to balance traditional techniques with organic clay textures, often leaving her works unglazed to showcase the material’s humble beauty. She prioritizes giving character to her pieces over perfecting them, leaving her fingerprints and tool marks as traces of her process and adding soul to the objects.
Laura Pasquino natural aesthetic style features minimalistic, harmonious shapes that celebrate the imperfections and beauty of simplicity. She expresses herself through the textures and organic nuances of clay, creating minimalist sculptures in pure and simple forms.
Laura aims to balance traditional techniques with organic clay textures, often leaving her works unglazed to showcase the material’s humble beauty. She prioritizes giving character to her pieces over perfecting them, leaving her fingerprints and tool marks as traces of her process and adding soul to the objects.
Laura Pasquino (b. 1987, Estonia) is a ceramic artist based in Amsterdam,Netherlands. Before opening her own studio in 2019, she honed her craft inKyoto, Japan, and Lisbon, Portugal. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted inexploring the textures, forms, and rhythms of nature, which she translates in other ceramics.
Laura’s work is distinguished by its focus on spherical forms, creating both functional vessels and sculptures inspired by natural forces and formations. She embraces the spontaneity and tactility of clay, often highlighting imperfections and variations as integral elements of her pieces. Her use of earthy colors and textures emphasizes the natural beauty of the material, while her minimalist approach seeks to achieve simplicity and balance.
Pasquino’sartistic approach combines traditional techniques with contemporary experimentation. Her process allows the material to guide her, resulting inworks that reflect a dialogue between structure and fluidity. Beyond her studio practice, Laura creates commissioned pieces for architectural spaces and interior design projects, as well as for selected brands.
Laura’s ceramics invite viewers to engage with the subtle details of the material, offering a contemplative experience that reflects the delicate balance between fragility and strength. Her works are featured in exhibitions and installations, showcasing her unique vision and dedication to celebrating the raw beauty of the natural world.
Laura Pasquino (b. 1987, Estonia) is a ceramic artist based in Amsterdam,Netherlands. Before opening her own studio in 2019, she honed her craft inKyoto, Japan, and Lisbon, Portugal. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted inexploring the textures, forms, and rhythms of nature, which she translates in other ceramics.
Laura’s work is distinguished by its focus on spherical forms, creating both functional vessels and sculptures inspired by natural forces and formations. She embraces the spontaneity and tactility of clay, often highlighting imperfections and variations as integral elements of her pieces. Her use of earthy colors and textures emphasizes the natural beauty of the material, while her minimalist approach seeks to achieve simplicity and balance.
Pasquino’sartistic approach combines traditional techniques with contemporary experimentation. Her process allows the material to guide her, resulting inworks that reflect a dialogue between structure and fluidity. Beyond her studio practice, Laura creates commissioned pieces for architectural spaces and interior design projects, as well as for selected brands.
Laura’s ceramics invite viewers to engage with the subtle details of the material, offering a contemplative experience that reflects the delicate balance between fragility and strength. Her works are featured in exhibitions and installations, showcasing her unique vision and dedication to celebrating the raw beauty of the natural world.