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CONTEXT
ONE HERALD PLAZA
December 3 - 8, 2024
BOOTH A1
Nicolas Auvray Gallery is honored to be
celebrating its fifth year at
Context Art Miami in December
This year the gallery will present an outstanding selection artwork that brings a fresh perspective to themes of myth, memory, and the subtle layers of existence. We invite you to explore the unique visions of painters Gérard Stricher, Susanne Zuehlke, Ted Hartley, Claudie Laks, Marie-Chloé Duval, Paul Hughes, Claire and Siri
and internationally renowned photographer Eric Ceccarini.
Special performance by Carlos Peñalver
We are also thrilled to showcase the work of three exceptional bronze sculptors new to the gallery: Sylvie Mangaud, Marine de Soos and Victoire d'Harcourt
Please join us for the VIP Preview on December 3rd
and visit us throughout the fair.
We look forward to seeing you!
Also, come visit our booth at Art Miami
Gérard Stricher draws from a diverse array of cultural influences in his abstract works. With a background in engineering and a deep appreciation for various artistic trends, Stricher’s pieces resonate with the complexities of modern life. His unique approach to abstraction intertwines dynamic color palettes and layered textures, inviting viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. Each piece serves as a canvas for exploration, where personal experiences and cultural narratives conver
Oil on canvas 160x160 cm
Gérard Stricher draws from a diverse array of cultural influences in his abstract works. With a background in engineering and a deep appreciation for various artistic trends, Stricher’s pieces resonate with the complexities of modern life. His unique approach to abstraction intertwines dynamic color palettes and layered textures, inviting viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. Each piece serves as a canvas for exploration, where personal experiences and cultural narratives conver
Susanne Zuehlke, comes from Duisburg and studied painting at the Karlsruhe Art Academy, under Harry Kögler, among others. Susanne Zuehlke is a colorist, a painter of colors. She worked her way to this position over the years, circling around representational themes, landscapes above all else. Representation is still the trigger for her ideas for paintings. Her plans are recorded in small-format sketchbooks with pencil, in which the artist focuses on the composition.
70x120cm
85x75cm
Susanne Zuehlke, comes from Duisburg and studied painting at the Karlsruhe Art Academy, under Harry Kögler, among others. Susanne Zuehlke is a colorist, a painter of colors. She worked her way to this position over the years, circling around representational themes, landscapes above all else. Representation is still the trigger for her ideas for paintings. Her plans are recorded in small-format sketchbooks with pencil, in which the artist focuses on the composition.
Carlos Peñalver
Paul Hughes, an Irish painter, is deeply committed to the physicality of painting. His large-scale works embody an energetic process characterized by long, sweeping brushstrokes and layered textures. Hughes's paintings, influenced by the changing light of his surroundings, evoke feelings rather than specific places, inviting viewers to engage in a personal exploration of their own emotions and memories.
150h x120w
150h x 120w
Paul Hughes, an Irish painter, is deeply committed to the physicality of painting. His large-scale works embody an energetic process characterized by long, sweeping brushstrokes and layered textures. Hughes's paintings, influenced by the changing light of his surroundings, evoke feelings rather than specific places, inviting viewers to engage in a personal exploration of their own emotions and memories.
Eric Ceccarini presents Aminos, an ongoing collection that fuses the artistry of painting with the immediacy of photography. Each collaboration between Ceccarini and the models results in striking images that immortalize the ephemeral nature of body art. This project celebrates the dynamic interaction between artist and model, capturing moments that transform into unique visual narratives.
43 x 65”
Eric Ceccarini presents Aminos, an ongoing collection that fuses the artistry of painting with the immediacy of photography. Each collaboration between Ceccarini and the models results in striking images that immortalize the ephemeral nature of body art. This project celebrates the dynamic interaction between artist and model, capturing moments that transform into unique visual narratives.
86x64 Marie-Chloé Duval channels her explorative spirit into vibrant paintings that reflect on humanity and society. Originally pursuing a career in criminology, Duval found her true calling through art during her graduate studies. Her work is characterized by dynamic compositions that encapsulate the vibrancy of urban life, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of human connection and the emotions that define our existence.
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86x64 Marie-Chloé Duval channels her explorative spirit into vibrant paintings that reflect on humanity and society. Originally pursuing a career in criminology, Duval found her true calling through art during her graduate studies. Her work is characterized by dynamic compositions that encapsulate the vibrancy of urban life, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of human connection and the emotions that define our existence.
Bronze, 1 of 8 + 4AP 6.7 X 26.4
Bronze, 41.3 X 105
Bronze, 1 of 8 + 4AP 6.7 X 26.4
Sylvie Mangaud
Marine de Soos draws on her childhood experiences in Africa to create sculptures that convey deep cultural resonance. Her works invite viewers on a timeless journey, reflecting on the wisdom of ancestral gestures and the emotional landscapes of her subjects. De Soos’s bronze figures evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection, encouraging contemplation on the shared human experience across cultures.
Marine de Soos draws on her childhood experiences in Africa to create sculptures that convey deep cultural resonance. Her works invite viewers on a timeless journey, reflecting on the wisdom of ancestral gestures and the emotional landscapes of her subjects. De Soos’s bronze figures evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection, encouraging contemplation on the shared human experience across cultures.
Bronze, 83x93x24 Victoire d’Harcourt, born in Bordeaux, explores the duality of strength and fragility in her mixed media sculptures. Influenced by her experiences in France, Tahiti, and Madagascar, d’Harcourt’s work often reflects a delicate balance between seemingly solid forms and the threads that hold them together. Her pieces invite viewers to consider the precarious nature of connections, posing questions about freedom and entrapment in a world where stability can be an illusion.
Bronze, 22x24cm
Bronze, 83x93x24 Victoire d’Harcourt, born in Bordeaux, explores the duality of strength and fragility in her mixed media sculptures. Influenced by her experiences in France, Tahiti, and Madagascar, d’Harcourt’s work often reflects a delicate balance between seemingly solid forms and the threads that hold them together. Her pieces invite viewers to consider the precarious nature of connections, posing questions about freedom and entrapment in a world where stability can be an illusion.
Victoire d'Harcourt
Acrylic on Canvas 24 X 18 in
Mixed media on paper, 22.25 x 29.75 in
Acrylic on Canvas 36 X 36
Acrylic on Canvas 24 X 18 in
2015, 86x79.5 in
2015, 86x79.5 in
Claire and Siri is a unique collaboration between French and Norwegian artists Claire Jombart and Siri Knoeffler, who have painted together for nearly a decade. Their piece, Golden Root, captures the interplay of strength and delicacy in nature, inviting contemplation on balance and harmony. Through their dual perspectives, Claire and Siri encourages reflection on our own roots and our relationship with the natural world, posing profound questions about life’s meaning.
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Claire and Siri is a unique collaboration between French and Norwegian artists Claire Jombart and Siri Knoeffler, who have painted together for nearly a decade. Their piece, Golden Root, captures the interplay of strength and delicacy in nature, inviting contemplation on balance and harmony. Through their dual perspectives, Claire and Siri encourages reflection on our own roots and our relationship with the natural world, posing profound questions about life’s meaning.
Claudie Laks
Fair Hours:
Platinum VIP Preview:
Tuesday, December 3 | 11am - 1pm
VIP Preview:
Tuesday, December 3 | 1pm - 4pm
General Admission
Tuesday, December 3 - 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday, December 4 - 11am - 7pm
Thursday, December 5 - 11am - 7pm
Friday, December 6 - 11am - 7pm
Saturday, December 7 - 11am - 7pm
Sunday, December 8 - 11am - 6pm