Curatorial text for the exhibition “A controlled multisensory explosion of moods, colours and textures in abstract art”

The exhibition aims to show that abstract art transcends the boundaries of purely visual perception, embracing a multi-sensory approach that engages the viewer on a deeper, more insightful level. The works of two brilliant artists Anita Le Sech from Jersey and Marta Zawadzka from Poland enter in a dialogue with each other while remaining completely independent. Both artists create intimate pieces that evoke emotion and intrigue, where colour, texture and movement collide to create a sensory experience beyond the visible.

The exhibition also enters a polemic with some perceptions of abstract art while encouraging the viewer to see order in chaos, sense the diverse structures and understand the atmospheric charge of the works on display without feeling overwhelmed or overloaded. For this reason, the works are divided topically, we have a room of moods/emotions, another of colours and another of textures with the addition of a curatorial introduction and artists’ own words, which adds an even more intimate touch. Although moods/emotions, colours and textures play an important role in all the artworks, by creating this division, we are forming a kind of structure and control in the vibrant art of abstraction.

The moods / emotions room offers us a variety of feelings encouraging viewers to connect with the art on a personal and intuitive level. The background colour is just a neutral addition, while the room becomes somewhat abstract in itself introducing the viewer to this bewildering world. In the moods room we find a range of emotions, from the very positive ones, through intermediate states to the more complex. Certain works from this room move into the room with colours, highlighting the intrinsic nature of these connections.  We learn in the moods room from the artists about their creative process, their techniques, their inspirations (such as travel, light, or meditation) and their desire to create for the viewer a feast for the senses, positive energy and beauty.

In the colours room, the viewer is completely immersed in the various tones, which radiate more intensely against the burgundy background of the walls. Here, too, we discover a multitude of emotions, but above all the colours are in the foreground here. Whether it is orange that radiates energy and joy, blue that evokes calmness or melancholy, pink that is stimulating and optimistic or black that can symbolise mystery or depth. Suddenly we are discovering that it is not only very vivid colours that affect us, but also those that are somewhat subdued with a reduced palette. Beyond their individual meanings, colours work together to create harmony, contrast or tension. Complementary colours (such as blue and orange) create a vibrant energy, while analogous colours (such as red and orange) offer a more soothing effect. The artists carefully balance these elements to guide the viewer on an emotional journey, making the colour a fundamental aspect of their artistic expression. Four of these works are in the last and third room, the textures room.

Engaging both sight and touch (in our case somewhat virtual, but also tangible thanks to the raised elements on the floor in the room, where the viewer can almost feel the texture under their feet), the abstract art becomes an immersive experience, involving the viewer in its physical presence as much as its conceptual meaning. Here we find a variety of materials such as acrylic, lacquer, ink, oil, spray, glue, cement, earth, wax or stones and a variety of techniques, making texture and composition an essential element in conveying emotion, movement and energy. Thick layers of paint add depth and dynamism, while rough, smooth or mixed textures influence how the painting feels emotionally and physically. The artists seek to intrigue, delight and introduce beauty, light and positive energy. The fabulous works invite the viewer to feel, interpret and immerse themselves in the sheer energy of artistic exploration and discovery.

Each work tells a story, inviting spectators, not only to be swept away by the magic of abstraction, but also to interpret and connect with it through individual thinking, feelings and knowledge. Atmospheric music further supports these feelings, adding to the multi-sensory experience and completing this fantastic journey through the art of abstraction. The exhibition is a dialogue between two female artists from different countries and cultures, who depict their emotions, inspirations and experiences in their works. Both artists invite viewers to immerse themselves in a world where chaos meets harmony, and feelings take shape through vivid colours. Although their inspiration comes from similar sources, for example travels, their works are completely different. We can see this in the brushstrokes, the use of colours, textures and the emotional charge. Nonetheless, they evoke comparable feelings through their use of abstraction, and we can even see some similarities of theme or form in some of the works. 

That’s what abstraction is, there is a variety and there are similarities, there is chaos but also harmony, there are vivid and subdued colours, there are delicate but also exuberant moods and, finally, there are textures that are more visible and tangible but also those more delicate.

Moods, colours and textures intertwine in this exhibition to create an intriguing and fascinating journey.

I wish you a wonderful multi-sensory experience!