致力於推廣攝影藝術的Boogie Woogie Photography與香港攝影平台「顯影 PhotogStory」首次策劃畫作展覽，在黃竹坑畫廊The Loft攜手呈獻居港法國藝術家Elsa Jeandedieu個展《Reminiscence》，展期由2023年6月29日至7月22日。展覽現場還有法國古董藝廊Kraemer Gallery的珍藏，來自十八世紀的法國博物館級古董家具和裝飾藝術品，與現代畫作產生有趣的對比與碰撞，帶來截然不同的視覺經驗。

Boogie Woogie Photography & PhotogStory are pleased to present “Reminiscence,” a solo exhibition by Elsa Jeandedieu, a Hong Kong-based muralist and visual artist, at the Loft in Wong Chuk Hang from 29 June to 22 July 2023. The exhibition is presented together with 18th-century French museum-quality furniture and decorative art displayed by the prestigious Kraemer Gallery from Paris.

Born and raised in southern France, Elsa’s artistic journey began at a young age, experimenting with various mediums and techniques. Her passion for painting was ignited by French art history and family background, drawing inspiration from great artists – notably by the textures of French painter and sculptor Pierre Soulages or the use of colors by Mark Rothko and Piet Mondrian. Her signature style emerged as she honed her craft, a harmonious blend of vibrant hues, bold compositions, and expressive brushstrokes.

Elsa成長於法國南部的藝術之家，年輕時已對繪畫深感興趣，嘗試過不同的繪畫技巧及媒介。她的繪畫靈感來自二十世紀的偉大藝術家，例如Mark Rothko和Piet Mondrian對色彩的運用，還有法國畫家和雕塑家Pierre Soulages作品的紋理，啟發她創作出充滿活力的色調及富有表現力的繪畫風格。作為一名壁畫藝術家，Elsa在香港、上海及巴黎等地的街頭、酒店、餐廳或賭場等場所創作過數以百計的作品，也受委託為CHANEL等著名品牌創作藝術品。

今年即將踏入不惑之年的她，決意翻開人生的新篇章，致力於創作能揭示內心聲音的藝術作品。顧名思義，展覽名稱《Reminiscence》是關於追憶，Elsa透過畫作邀請觀眾踏上她的回憶之旅。

Elsa has been expanding her creative talents and bringing her unique texture artworks and murals to Hong Kong, Paris, Italy, and many other places. In the past twenty years, her inspiring energy and creativity have resulted in hundreds of commissioned paintings and luxury art pieces for high-profile clients, including CHANEL and other high fashion brands. 

As she turns forty years old this year, Elsa moves on to a new chapter and dedicates herself to artworks that reveal her inner voice. Her inaugural solo exhibition Reminiscence invites us to embark on a journey through her universe. As the exhibition title demonstrates, Elsa’s painting brings the viewers to her childhood in a poetic way. 

Elsa的繪畫植根於個人經歷，探索情感、家庭和記憶的主題。畫作中的顏色，還有石膏、銅箔和油漆等不同材料，均象徵著她童年時的不同回憶片段。在《Denim from Nîmes》這幅作品中，Nîmes正是她成長的南部城市尼姆，傳統上用來製做牛仔褲的丹寧布Denim，就是來自尼姆 (De Nîmes)，在作品則以一塊塊的藍色色塊呈現。

對Elsa來說，童年是模糊而快樂的。她記憶中的少女時代，總是閃閃發光，五光十色。她曾在祖父母的船上度過很多歡樂時光，畫作中的金黃色及生鏽的痕跡，正令她想起這些回憶。

Elsa的作品抽象而充滿幾何圖案美感，她巧妙地運用色彩、紋理與獨特的構圖，營造出富有張力的畫面。她的作品不只是關於個人的記憶與情感，同時也能促使觀眾聯想起個人回憶與往事。

Elsa’s work is deeply rooted in personal experience, exploring love, family, and memory themes. Her extensive application of materials like plaster, copper leaf, and marine varnish reminds her of something about childhood. As Elsa recalls, each piece brings her back to a specific place she had been in her teenage years. For her, childhood is blurry yet happy. Whenever she looks back, it is always shiny and colorful. She spent a lot of time on her grandparents’ boats – the use of gold and rusty material in her paintings may be reminiscent of these memories. Elsa’s work also delves into the realm of abstraction, as she skillfully manipulates color, light, and texture to create a palpable sense of depth and tension. 

Elsa’s paintings are a testament to her excellent command of plastic art techniques at the service of a profound understanding of human emotion. With great pleasure and pride, we invite you to explore and appreciate the evocative memories captured by this remarkable French painter with what constitutes her first solo exhibition.

Reminiscence

Date: 29 June – 22 July 2023 

Time: 2-7pm (Wednesday – Saturday)

By Appointment, Info@bewephoto.com

Address: The Loft, 8/F, E. Wah Factory Building, 

56-60 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang. 

Elsa Jeandedieu (b. France,1983)

Elsa spent five formative years developing her craft at the prestigious Atelier Lucien Tourtoulou in Paris, where she specialised in the creation of unique textures and interior decorating for high-end clients. Looking for a new challenge, Elsa moved to Hong Kong in 2008 after being hired as Artistic Director for a local art company, where she brought her unique vision to clients in Asia. In 2015,  Elsa launched her eponymous atelier, Elsa Jeandedieu Studio, where she now heads up a team of dedicated artists. 

Elsa Jeandedieu (法國，1983)

Elsa Jeandedieu是一位居於香港的法國壁畫家和視覺藝術家，她的畫作及壁畫曾在香港、上海、巴黎、意大利等地方展出，她也為CHANEL及Victoria’s Secret創作委託作品。Elsa於2008年移居香港，並於2015年成立同名工作室Elsa Jeandedieu Studio。

關於 Boogie Woogie Photography

2016年創立的Boogie Woogie Photography專門代理攝影藝術品及舉辦展覽，立足香港、放眼亞洲，為藝廊、收藏家、機構和攝影師提供一個平台，致力於推廣攝影藝術。

關於「顯影 PhotogStory」

顯影是一個關注影像及攝影師故事的平台，除了分享展覽資訊及採訪攝影師，也會從日常生活入手，重溫經典照片背後的故事，近年開始策劃攝影展覽。

About Boogie Woogie Photography 

Boogie Woogie Photography is a company founded in Hong Kong in 2016 to promote photography in Asia. The mission is to act as a platform for galleries, collectors, companies, and photographers aiming to develop photography projects in Hong Kong and Asia. 

About PhotogStory

PhotogStory is an online Photography platform and Guest Curator based in Hong Kong. We focus on stories of local and international photographers, and stories behind classic photos.