Let's celebrate the start of the winter season with BRUMA! Join us on to open our winter exhibition December 2nd 2023, 2 rue Royer Collard from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. We will reveal our latest creations with you.
Looking forward to sharing this winter magic with you!
Abstract Hybrids: Loss, the Feminine Form and Nature
My residency at the Manoir de la Moissie will mark the prefiguration phase of a new body of work in these tumultuous times. I seek to narrate the concept of loss in an abstract manner and the intricate beauty of hope that emerges in its wake. I aim to shed light on the profound yet often misunderstood aspects of loss and hope through my paintings, while exploring the complex dichotomy of chaos in this conversation.
My upbringing in rural Normandy instilled in me a profound connection to the changing seasons. Seasons highly impact my creations-especially Fall. Fall, often associated with letting go, resonates with humans as we harmonize with nature's cycle of shedding leaves. The natural beauty of the outdoors has always been my primary source of inspiration, and Manoir de la Moissie provides the tranquility and setting that contrasts with my bustling urban studio in Paris. While focusing on painting, this residency promises a unique opportunity to discover the Périgord region and expand my knowledge of flora present in the Fall. I intend to document this region through sketches and analog photographies.I aspire to challenge myself by creating large-scale works, experimenting with micro and macro scales, with the fusion of raw black Chinese ink, precious tints, water colors, pastels and raw pigments.
In the late summer of 2023, I initiated the 'Sand and Seaweed' series. Those ferocious Normandy tides leave behind seaweed often resembling the root base of a tree in the Fall. The abstract darkness and structures of seaweed recreated with Chinese ink tones evoke themes of loss, nostalgia, and a tribute to femininity.
Visiting Artist Mado Todd-Morel
Tsaá NYC is pleased to announce Visiting Artist Mado Todd-Morel’s new series of ink and watercolor paintings inspired by her journey in South East Asia, Exploring themes of beauty, playfulness, truth and awareness through the artists multifaceted practice that spans painting, design, graphic design and the culinary arts. To accompany her exhibition, the artist created series of pastries that are a melange of both French and South East Asian flavors.
“Nature's spark ignites my creativity, infusing my art with a profound appreciation for forms, colors, and the fluid transparency of interpretation. Inspired by the beauty that surrounds me, I shape my creations, harmoniously transposing the intricate layers of our environment into soothing works of art. Whether I’m immersed in worldly travels or finding solace in the embrace of my garden, my brush is a faithful companion, capturing the organic essence that unfolds before me. Guided by the interplay of light, movement, and texture, my artistic journal comes to life, preserving the ephemeral moments of nature's allure. The sensual beauty of the natural world dances with the playful cadence of my brushstrokes. Each creation becomes a vibrant 'carnet de voyage" immersing you in evocation landscapes. The essence of nature cores alive on my canvas, as I Infuse each stroke with the sensual movement that playfully dances through a sort of artistic travel diary.
My work explores the harmonious relationship between nature, art, and the profound emotions they awaken within us. Through my works, I aspire to evoke tranquility, awaken your senses, and ignite a deeper appreciation for the innate beauty that surrounds us.”
Mado Todd-Morel, 2023
Accompanying this series is a collection of new sculptures by Goldie Poblador, one of the founding members of Tsaá NYC.
“The iris, the national flower of France opens its petals to reveal a hand carrying a drop of pollen. This piece was based on The Flowers Personified by J.J Grandville, originally printed in French in the 19th century. The Pansy, which is said to be the first flower to share its message with man is depicted in a joyous manner.
The Lily of the Valley, an important ingredient in Diorissimo, an iconic French perfume worn by Princess Diana is a flower that symbolizes innocence. Upon closer inspection an entwined stem strangles a small female figure. The scent of this flower can be sensed in its natural form, yet needs to be recreated artificially in perfumery. I see this as a parallel on how innocence is seen as a virtue in women, but is actually an artificial construct.
My Self Portrait as a Weed, Is a comment on how weeds tend to be overlooked. Yet, they are robust, resilient and survive in the urban jungles of New York City, just like immigrants do. You can try to pull them out but they will survive and they just might grow stronger because of it"
Goldie Poblador, 2023
Mado Todd- Morel curated this group show in Paris. She carefully selected three other artists to show their work along hers. Through their various artistic practices, four artists invite you on an exotic multi-media journey. Multi-media expressions intertwine to create a real escape.
Mado Todd-Morel, painter and curator of “L'Avventura” will present her new series of ink and watercolor paintings inspired by her journey in Southeast Asia. Discover memories of unforgettable scenes from the Philippines to Nepal to Vietnam.
Lucie Passama, ceramic artist, presents her collection of marine animals with an emphasis on research into textures from the aquatic environment: transparency, opacity, mattness and shine.
Manon Abramovicz Fontbonne (Atelier Renée) is a jeweler, her work with metals and precious stones is an exploration of the spirit through gesture, she revisits the codes of jewelery through contemporary architectural and raw forms.
Étienne Déléris applies techniques and aesthetics taken from furniture to decorative frames. In his paintings, marquetry or tapestry are combined with the present, revived by colors and associations of joyful materials.
Join us for an evening conversation with a group of five talented artists as they discuss their original works of fine art featured in the exhibition BURNING BRIGHT at DZINE Gallery. Artists Stuart Gilchrist, Marta Johansen, Christopher Stark, Mado Todd-Morel and Gioi Tran are also acclaimed designers in the fields of interior design, interior design photography and industrial design. This evening will explore the synthesis and merging between fine art and design.
Mado will be showing her sculptures at the San Francisco Design Week Hub Pier 27 Embarcadero, CA .
DZINE Gallery is pleased to present the group exhibition, BURNING BRIGHT, with an opening night reception on April 28. Curated by Philip Bewley, the exhibition is a result of recent conversations with local artists who are refocusing their practice in a time of political upheaval. The work produced for this show reflects their process of looking inward and expressing their own personal, spiritual and political voices.
Mado has been selected to present a glass installation "Megaphone and Bondage" as well as paintings part of the "Elle or Lui" pigment series.
Women's Activism through Art: Show in San Francisco, The Residents.
Exhibiting a series of Paintings made in Thaïland, France and USA
Solo Exhibition displaying new paintings and sculptures.
Solo Exhibition featuring paintings and a glass installation.
