Tsaá

DUO SHOW- TSAÁ GALLERY, LOWER EAST SIDE- NYC June 17th - July2nd 2023

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

Photo credits © emelinefilms

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Bruma

DUO SHOW- COLLECTOR’S GALLERY, PARIS - 5EME - December 2023

Join us at the cusp of revelation and obscurity with "Bruma”. This exhibition, named after the Latin word for fog, invites you into a world where clarity and mystery dance in a delicate balance of artistic expression.

"Bruma" will showcase Mado Todd-Morel’s new body of work entitled ‘Abstract Hybrids: Loss, the Feminine Form, and Nature’. Her exploration of the abstract hybrids intricately weave through our existence: the intertwining of loss with beauty, the representation of the feminine form's strength and grace, and the inexorable pull of nature. Each painting is a journey through layers of emotion and interpretation, encouraging viewers to find their own meaning amidst the mist.

Enhancing this exploration, Lucie Passama presents a captivating series of ocean world sculptures. Her work adds a multidimensional aspect to the exhibition, complementing the thematic currents with a tangible touch. Lucie's sculptures delve into the mysteries of the deep, mirroring the show's overarching theme of navigating the unknown.

"Bruma" is a journey through the fog of the uncharted, prompting you to discover what shapes emerge on the other side. We invite you to join us in this immersive exploration.

L’ avventura

GROUP SHOW- GALERIE JOSEPH, PARIS- April 29th- June 1st 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.

Photo © Alexander Bradley, © Yohanna Todd

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Burning Bright

GROUP SHOW- DZINE GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 28th- July 28th 2017

DZINE Gallery is pleased to present the group exhibition, BURNING BRIGHT, with an opening night reception on April 28th . 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.

Images © DZINE Gallery

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Burning Bright Artist in conversation

DZINE GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA July 19th 2017

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.

Images © DZINE Gallery

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San Francisco Design Week

GROUP SHOW- Pier 27 Design Hub , SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 12th- June 18th 2017

Mado was selected to present her handblown and carved glass sculptures for the San Francisco Design week. She showcased a series of glass pieces that were made during her research on glass optics and hydroponic plant growing. To take a closer look at nature the glass pieces had hand carved lenses spread around the glass pieces. For the installation she collaborated with a designer to created a custom steel and wooden pedestal to display sculptures. To see more of her glass work you can see her project installation: Hydroponic Kitchen.

SF Design week images © Jesse Wallace © Rob Villanueva

Our Story: Women’s activism through art

GROUP SHOW- The Residents, San Francisco, CA

Our Story has gathered California based women artists to take over a section of San Francisco.

Mado presented a selection of her recent work inspired by chaos and beauty stories of her adventures throughout Thaïland and France. More about Our Story.

Images © The Residents

Elle or Lui

SOLO SHOW- Hyde Gallery, San Francisco, CA- 2016

The ‘Elle or Lui ‘ show unites flora and fauna body scapes.

Mado’s painted narratives use raw cobalt blue pigments, watercolor and chinese ink.

Eros in the tree

SOLO SHOW- 49 West Gallery, Annapolis, MD

“Visiting French artist Mado Todd-Morel exhibits her mixed media art at 49 West throughout August. Mado paints her watercolors with a poetic and delicate brush stroke like praise to feminism and love. Her work plays with nature’s beauty and eroticism with much intimacy. This exhibition, “Eros in the tree, promenade with him’ displays works she created during summers in Annapolis and Providence. The works on paper are abstract hybrids influenced by animals, plants and the human body. (…)”

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Jelly Belly Planet, Eat is art

GROUP SHOW- Drugstore Publicis, Champs Elysées, Paris, France - 2012 (images on request)

Circus

GROUP SHOW- ‘La traversée circassienne’ , Reims, France- 2011 (images on request)

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