Rosalie Gamache's Our Blurring Bodies opens onto a pictorial universe where formlessness and realism come together. Revisiting the historical codes of the nude from a queer perspective, the artist depicts bodies concealed by a white material that evokes paint. Stereotypical representations of subjects and gender are erased in favour of a new imagery of intersubjective relationships, expressed in touch, fluidity and intertwining. In her paintings, the boundaries between bodies are blurred, identities oscillate; the artist presents a staging of intimacy where the sensuality of painting meets that of emotional ties.
Duran | Mashaal is pleased to present the first solo exhibition at the gallery by Montreal artist Rosalie Gamache.
Rosalie Gamache's Our Blurring Bodies opens onto a pictorial universe where formlessness and realism come together. Revisiting the historical codes of the nude from a queer perspective, the artist depicts bodies concealed by a white material that evokes paint. Stereotypical representations of subjects and gender are erased in favour of a new imagery of intersubjective relationships, expressed in touch, fluidity and intertwining. In her paintings, the boundaries between bodies are blurred, identities oscillate; the artist presents a staging of intimacy where the sensuality of painting meets that of emotional ties.
Rosalie Gamache's practice is marked by a sensitive exploitation of the painting tradition. Fascinated by the phenomena of illusion, transparency, and metamorphosis, she creates works with a smooth texture, playing on fine chromatic nuances. Accuracy of representation rubs shoulders with the impossibility of recognising what is depicted, and the masterful execution of the works serves the undecidable, even the formless. Trained in Florence in the academic tradition and at Laval University in contemporary art, her practice links these two approaches by reappropriating classical techniques in a feminist stance, in order to exploit their aesthetic potential while reversing the value of representation. This originality has made her one of the most prominent figurative painters in Quebec today.
Rosalie Gamache: Our Blurring Bodies will be on show from September 7 to October 7, 2023. The Exhibition Opening will take place on Thursday, September 7, from 5 to 8 pm. This reception will be an opportunity for visitors to meet the artist and discuss her work.
The gallery is located at 1300 Sherbrooke West, suite 102B, and is open to the public Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Admission is free.