De Nederlandsche Bank (Westeinde 1, 1017 ZN, Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Solo exhibition
From November 12th to December 16th 2010
Opening on November 12th 2010
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The human figure is central in the work of Johan Tahon. He experiments with all kinds of materials, but favours plaster, ceramics and bronze. Tahon's search for new forms is inspired by traditional sculpture and by elements from different cultures. He creates intuitively and expresses the searching and the vulnerability of man.
Tahon's long figures deviate from the standard human anatomy. They are not realistic, but are neither abstract. This dualism is a fixed element in his work and invokes existential questions about the meaning of the sculpture Tahon as well as the spectator is looking for.
The exhibition in the Bank is a search for meaning in a place where dreams meet with reality. Everything flows, everything is possible...
'F', 2023-2024, Stoneware, 80 x 30 x 20 cm (© Studio23)
STUDIO23
Solo exhibition
STUDIO23, Ghent (BE)
December 13, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Through his evocative and masterful works, Johan Tahon invites you to experience the delicate balance between nature, emotion, and the passage of time. His sculptures promise to stir deep reflection and awe, offering a unique glimpse into his artistic journey and the intricate layers of the human experience.
At the heart of Fingertips is the tactile, sensual act of sculpting—each piece molded directly by the artist’s hands, engaging in a quiet yet powerful dance between maker and medium. These works, formed from both clay and ice, bear the imprints of the artist’s fingers, leaving traces of his emotional connection to the material. The act of creation becomes an expression of feeling, an exploration of presence, vulnerability, and transformation.
Contact:
STUDIO23, Dublinstraat 35/006, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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+32499303984
www.studio23gent.com