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n 'Chapeau!' Marina Dieul invites viewers into a whimsical world where imagination and reality converge in playful harmony.
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Opening reception: Saturday, March 1st, 5 - 8pm. Drinks will be provided by our friends at Stomping Ground Brewing Co., Fin Wines and Cré Wines.
This exhibition will run from March 2nd to March 23rd and will coincide with Stella Im Hultberg's ;'Sygyzy', Jolene Lai's 'Rainbows' End'; and Akishi Ueda's 'Memory of Landscape'
The title 'Chapeau!' is a double entendre: in French, it signifies both "hat" and an expression of admiration, offering a playful hint at the delights that await. The exhibition features a series of trompe-l'œil paintings depicting tiny mice adorned with an eclectic array of charming hats, each uniquely reflecting personality, whimsy, and wonder. From the delicate cap of a mushroom to the sophistication of a top hat, the creatures in this series converge at a point of fantasy and meticulous detail, exemplifying the transformative power of art to blur the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Dieul's work encourages viewers to rediscover a sense of curiosity, viewing the world through a lens of lighthearted creativity. Each meticulously crafted, round miniature scene celebrates the art of illusion, drawing attention to the magic that lies in the smallest details. 'Chapeau!' is a tribute to the transformative and playful nature of identity, where even the humblest of creatures can be reimagined as regal, dreamlike figures simply by donning a new persona.