The Eva Jospin exhibition titled "Selva" invites visitors to explore the unique relationship between nature and art through her intricate and immersive creations. Born in Paris in 1975, Eva Jospin completed her studies in 2002 and later became a resident at the Académie de France in Villa Medici, Rome from 2016 to 2017. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in her fascination with nature, capturing its raw essence as well as the diverse iconographic and iconological interpretations it has inspired throughout history.
Using humble materials such as cardboard, plant-based elements, fibers, metal, and fabric, Jospin creates
large-scale plastic compositions that evoke a world of landscapes, trees, plants, geological formations, and architectural structures. These works often possess a fairy-tale quality, imbuing her creations with a mysterious, almost magical tone. Through these intricate compositions, she encourages reflection on themes like the creative intellectual processes of past and present, environmental and ecological concerns, and the perception of space. Her works alter both the intellectual and physical space of the venues in which they are displayed, creating a transformative experience for viewers.
The
Eva Jospin exhibition at Venice's Palazzo Pesaro exemplifies her ability to engage with both the historical and environmental contexts of her surroundings. The ancient palazzo, which houses the diverse collections of Mariano Fortuny, serves as the perfect backdrop for Jospin’s work. Her sculptures interact with the existing collections in a dialogue that reveals surprising and unexpected aesthetic and methodological affinities between her creations and Fortuny’s artistic vision. This connection forms the conceptual foundation of the exhibition and drives the choice of the venue, highlighting the relationship between Jospin’s poetic vision and the historical art housed within the space.
Through
Selva, Jospin invites visitors to delve into a world that straddles the line between
reality and imagination, where nature and art converge in an immersive experience that challenges both intellect and emotion. The
Eva Jospin exhibition not only showcases her technical skill but also her profound engagement with the themes of nature, creation, and environmental awareness, making it a must-see event for art lovers visiting Venice.
Images courtesy of
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dalbera/53838929666/ - Ph.
Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.