JOELLE DEROY & SUZANA FALCONI
"ABSTRACTION | SURREALISM"

At first glance, Joelle Deroy’s work –dense abstract paintings inspired by Chinese calligraphy- and Susana Falconi’s art –sleek paintings in continuity with Magritte and Dali- have little in common.
Yet, when those two artists met, five years ago, they immediately found many common points in spirit. Nurturing artistic exchanges blossomed since then, either on the topic of art itself or on the techniques of painting. They thus decided to set up a joint exhibition, which would help appreciate the uniqueness of each style.

Susana Falconi –daughter of a famous Ecuadorian painter- has found in painting her most powerful and complete means of expression. Her natural wittiness and sense of humor, in conjunction with her astounding skills, allow her to create virtual worlds that the viewer can travel at ease.

Deroy’s art speak very much of an inner world, where joyful life forces express themselves freely on the canvas. In addition to long-time Asian influence, however, Deroy’s recent encounter with jazz tradition in Harlem enticed her to search for new rhythms, where asymmetry becomes a needed counterpoint of symmetry.

Lila Benaissa: Lila Benaissa, recognized today as a hugely talented young musician, started playing the violin at 3 years old. She is currently at the Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Music and performed in particular at the Carnegie Hall and with NY Pops. Her repertoire include both classical and jazz musics.

Please come and share with Deroy and Falconi the pleasures of painting.

For more information about Joëlle Deroy: please visit www.artistregister.com/deroy.html