JEAN-MICHEL OTHONIEL
«夢路» DREAM ROAD
SEPTEMBER 16 – OCTOBER 24, 2020
２０２０年９月１６日 ― １０月２４日
Perrotin Tokyo is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, marking his first gallery presentation in Japan. On view is a new series of glass sculptures and gold leaf paintings that have never been seen before. This solo show in Japan follows the artist’s retrospective at the Hara Museum in 2012. Othoniel continues his exploration of nature in a contemplative approach by presenting a new series of abstract and sensuous artworks: the Kiku, inspired by the chrysanthemum flower and its symbolism in ancient Japanese culture.
The chrysanthemum is one of the most important and symbolic flowers in Japan. Known as the flower that blooms during autumn as winter approaches, it has come to be a symbol of longevity and rejuvenation. I very much like this idea of a flower blooming against all odds, fighting to marvel while its surroundings have already begun to fall asleep. It is one of the last blooming flowers of the year, – Jean-Michel Othoniel
