The Sky Was Never Meant to Hold Us

A Unique Artistic Interaction

The Sky Was Never Meant to Hold Us pairs Christiane Grimm and John Vitale in a duet of light and form—a blend of rhythm and reflection. This show isn’t just something you look at; it’s an immersive experience. You don't merely observe; you fall into it.

Christiane Grimm's Vision

Although Grimm is trained in architecture, she dreams in color. She composes with glass and glows of light. Her boxes, those radiant portals, shimmer with milky refractions and soft pastels. Deep hues refracted through ribbed glass subtly shift as you move. Here, there is no stillness—only motion. Light enters, transforms, and escapes. She allows space and color to breathe and speak. The dialogue is dreamy yet exact. It resembles a distant memory that you cannot quite grasp.

John Vitale's Artistic Approach

On the other hand, Vitale is making his Berlin debut, countering Grimm with his focus on texture and time. His paintings are layered archives, filled with scraps, smudges, house paint, oil sticks, and pencil lines that dance and pause. There’s rhythm here, but it’s unruly and almost musical. He works slowly, sometimes for weeks at a time, allowing his intuition to steer his course. His canvases aren’t mere explanations; they are revelations—vulnerable and visceral. They hold chaos and coax it into clarity.

As Vitale explains: "My work is an ongoing investigation of the human experience. It attempts to deconstruct and make sense of the chaos that permeates everyday life. Painting serves both as a method of compartmentalization and expansion—a means of breaking apart experiences while simultaneously creating something entirely new. At its core, my work is about movement and rhythm, a process of trust in the unknown, where the smallest decision can open up an entirely new path forward."

Engaging with Their Work

Vitale's richly layered paintings invite us to engage closely. They offer a sense of rhythm and motion that unfolds through gestures, colors, and structures. Together, their work beckons us to dissolve the ground we walk on. Up becomes down. Gravity becomes optional, and our eyes adjust. The sky, you'll realize, was never meant to hold or limit us.

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Conclusion

To embrace this exhibition is to explore the realms of perception and possibility. Don’t miss the chance to delve into this captivating artistic interaction at Galerie Sara Lily Perez.

Galerie Sara Lily Perez Team