July Ancel: Lumen Terr忙
Gin Huang Gallery is delighted to present Lumen Terr忙, the first solo exhibition in Taipei by acclaimed French artist July Ancel. Featuring key works from 2016 to 2025, the exhibition traces the artist鈥檚 evolving creative journey鈥攆rom the introspective Face series that delves into memory and emotional intimacy, to the more expansive and symbolic GAUDE HINI and Querencia series which embody ritual forms, spiritual iconography, and energetic resonance.
The title Lumen Terr忙, Latin for 鈥渓ight of the earth,鈥� reflects Ancel鈥檚 exploration of ancient wisdom, feminine vitality, and the ritualistic aspects of human existence. Her work is rooted in an alchemical process that blends mineral pigment, oil, thread, fabric, and sacred objects into layered compositions. These are not merely paintings鈥攖hey are sites of invocation, where matter and meaning converge to create contemplative, emotionally charged spaces.
Ancel鈥檚 visual language resists literal interpretation. Her use of materials speaks to the body and spirit, drawing on subconscious associations and physical intuition. Her symbols are not designed to be deciphered, but rather felt鈥攐ffering viewers an open field for emotional response and personal reflection.
Walking through Lumen Terr忙 is akin to entering a spiritual topography鈥攐ne shaped by the rhythms of nature, memory, and the ceremonial gestures of creation. The works function as thresholds: quiet yet powerful, intimate yet universal. The exhibition invites viewers to slow down, to listen with their senses, and to encounter art not only as an object, but as a living experience.
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Gin Huang Gallery is delighted to present Lumen Terr忙, the first solo exhibition in Taipei by acclaimed French artist July Ancel. Featuring key works from 2016 to 2025, the exhibition traces the artist鈥檚 evolving creative journey鈥攆rom the introspective Face series that delves into memory and emotional intimacy, to the more expansive and symbolic GAUDE HINI and Querencia series which embody ritual forms, spiritual iconography, and energetic resonance.
The title Lumen Terr忙, Latin for 鈥渓ight of the earth,鈥� reflects Ancel鈥檚 exploration of ancient wisdom, feminine vitality, and the ritualistic aspects of human existence. Her work is rooted in an alchemical process that blends mineral pigment, oil, thread, fabric, and sacred objects into layered compositions. These are not merely paintings鈥攖hey are sites of invocation, where matter and meaning converge to create contemplative, emotionally charged spaces.
Ancel鈥檚 visual language resists literal interpretation. Her use of materials speaks to the body and spirit, drawing on subconscious associations and physical intuition. Her symbols are not designed to be deciphered, but rather felt鈥攐ffering viewers an open field for emotional response and personal reflection.
Walking through Lumen Terr忙 is akin to entering a spiritual topography鈥攐ne shaped by the rhythms of nature, memory, and the ceremonial gestures of creation. The works function as thresholds: quiet yet powerful, intimate yet universal. The exhibition invites viewers to slow down, to listen with their senses, and to encounter art not only as an object, but as a living experience.
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