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GOLDEN SPECTRA An Exploration of Light and Vitality

With COADY
Golden Spectra: An Exploration of Light and Vitality delves into the profound significance of the colour yellow within the tapestry of art history. Yellow, often associated with warmth, vitality, and enlightenment, has been a recurring motif in artistic expression across cultures and epochs. From the radiant glow of sunlight captured by the Impressionists to the symbolic resonance of gold leaf in religious iconography, yellow embodies a spectrum of meanings that transcend mere pigment. This new body of work, created specifically for the show at Sandwich, harnesses the emotive power of yellow, juxtaposing it with the purity of white to create a visual dialogue that speaks to the essence of life and light. Through oversized acrylic pills, COADY explores the intersection of art and medicine, inviting viewers to contemplate the healing properties of color and form. Each pill, rendered in stark white and vibrant yellow, becomes a metaphor for the duality of existence—the balance between light and darkness, health and ailment, hope and despair. As viewers engage with these monumental capsules, they are invited to reflect on their own experiences of vitality and renewal, finding solace in the luminous hues that permeate the canvas. 'Golden Spectra' is more than a mere exploration of color; it is a testament to the enduring power of art to uplift, inspire, and heal. Through my work, I seek to celebrate the transformative potential of the creative process, inviting viewers to embrace the radiance of the human spirit in all its golden glory. (text by Catherine Coady)

Tell us about Sandwich.

Sandwich (2017) is a collective-run gallery that strongly benefits from its all-inclusive view of the art world. Having started by using the hidden potential of a residual space in-between two utilitarian buildings (11 sqm), Sandwich is confident that any restraint is a resource for finding the ultimate solution. Since the beginning, the gallery has been challenging the definition of the art space, as an active environment and engaged instigator of the art world. Alongside exhibitions, Sandwich has triggered art events and performances in which the public is center-stage: Process Terminus, Double Decker. Alongside its representational program, Sandwich is focused on producing site-specific works by both Romanian and international artists: Abraham Cruzvillegas (MX), Mike Nelson (UK), Anaiis Touchot (FR), Dan Perjovschi (RO), Liliana Basarab (RO), Anetta Mona Chișa (RO/SK), Diana Khalilova (UA), Jin Ningning (CN), Martin Zet (CZ), Jorge Peris (SP) & more.

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COADY: Golden Spectra An Exploration of Light and Vitality Opening May 31st, 7pm Sandwich (Malmaison) Exhibition open: 31.05 - 31.07.2024 Golden Spectra: An Exploration of Light and Vitality delves into the profound significance of the colour yellow within the tapestry of art history. Yellow, often associated with warmth, vitality, and enlightenment, has been a recurring motif in artistic expression across cultures and epochs. From the radiant glow of sunlight captured by the Impressionists to the symbolic resonance of gold leaf in religious iconography, yellow embodies a spectrum of meanings that transcend mere pigment. This new body of work, created specifically for the show at Sandwich, harnesses the emotive power of yellow, juxtaposing it with the purity of white to create a visual dialogue that speaks to the essence of life and light. Through oversized acrylic pills, COADY explores the intersection of art and medicine, inviting viewers to contemplate the healing properties of color and form. Each pill, rendered in stark white and vibrant yellow, becomes a metaphor for the duality of existence—the balance between light and darkness, health and ailment, hope and despair. As viewers engage with these monumental capsules, they are invited to reflect on their own experiences of vitality and renewal, finding solace in the luminous hues that permeate the canvas. 'Golden Spectra' is more than a mere exploration of color; it is a testament to the enduring power of art to uplift, inspire, and heal. Through my work, I seek to celebrate the transformative potential of the creative process, inviting viewers to embrace the radiance of the human spirit in all its golden glory. (text by Catherine Coady) Golden Spectra: An Exploration of Light and Vitality is COADY’s first solo show with Sandwich, after several successful collaborations. Catherine COADY is an artist based in Melbourne, whose works have been exhibited in Australia, Milan, Turin, Venice, Basel and, more recently, Bucharest. This event is part of the Project “(IM)material Girls”. A cultural Project co-funded by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. The Project does not necessarily represent the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. The AFCN is not responsible for the Project content of the project or the manner in which the results of the Project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding recipient.