Eamon O'Kane continues to explore the intersection between art and architecture, producing work that engages deeply with space, time, and form. This exhibition promises to be a compelling encounter between historical and contemporary architectural visions.
Press Release: Eamon O'Kane - Oneiric Spaces: Architecture Meets Art
Galerie Andres Thalmann & Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG, Zurich
27th September 2024 - 18th December 2024
Galerie Andres Thalmann and Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG are proud to present "Oneiric Spaces: Architecture Meets Art", a solo exhibition by acclaimed Irish artist Eamon O'Kane. Running from September 27th to December 18th, 2024, this exhibition offers an extraordinary dialogue between painting and architecture, where artistic vision converges with the modernist design philosophies of renowned architects.
In "Oneiric Spaces," O'Kane reimagines iconic architectural works through the lens of painting. Featuring seminal figures such as Walter Gropius, Mies Van Der Rohe, Eileen Gray, Richard Neutra, and Lina Bo Bardi, the exhibition explores how architecture can transcend its function and become a dream-like, reflective space-an "oneiric" (dreamlike) environment where form, space, and human interaction blend seamlessly.
This exhibition is a unique juxtaposition of O'Kane's paintings with the built environment of Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG, a contemporary Zurich-based architecture firm renowned for their bold and sophisticated designs. Through this collaboration, visitors are invited to reflect on the evolving role of architecture in creating immersive, lived experiences.
O'Kane's intricate compositions combine a deep understanding of architectural history with a painterly sensitivity, layering form, color, and light to evoke an almost surrealist narrative. His focus on modernist and mid-century architecture is enhanced by his commitment to exploring how these designs continue to inspire contemporary living spaces, such as those created by Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG.
The exhibition at Galerie Andres Thalmann will feature large-scale paintings that reconstruct key moments in modern architecture, while the satellite space at Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG will integrate these works into the architectural context, offering a holistic view of how art and architecture can inform each other.
For further information or press inquiries, please contact:
Galerie Andres Thalmann
Phone: +41 (0)44 261 27 67
Email: info@galeriethalmann.com
Website: www.galeriethalmann.com
Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG
Phone: +41 (0)44 272 50 80
Email: info@arndtgeigerherrmann.ch
Website: www.arndtgeigerherrmann.ch
Key Details:
- Exhibition Title: Oneiric Spaces: Architecture Meets Art
- Artist: Eamon O'Kane
- Venue 1: Galerie Andres Thalmann, Zurich
- Venue 2: Arndt Geiger Herrmann AG, Zurich
- Dates: 27th September 2024 - 18th December 2024