Smith Davidson Gallery and DOEN Rotterdam are presenting a captivating exhibition featuring the work of renowned Dutch artist Marie Cécile Thijs. The show, titled "À la lumière de la création" (In the Light of Creation), highlights Thijs's distinctive approach to photography that seamlessly merges historical artistic traditions with contemporary vision.
Thijs, who has gained recognition for her meticulously composed photographs, presents a carefully curated selection of works that draw inspiration from 17th century Dutch painting while maintaining a decidedly modern sensibility. Her artistic vision transforms everyday subjects into extraordinary visual narratives that challenge viewers' perceptions of the familiar.
The exhibition features portraits of flowers, animals, and everyday objects that invite visitors into a surrealist universe where the ordinary becomes unexpected and thought-provoking. Through her lens, Thijs creates compelling compositions that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, encouraging audiences to see common subjects in entirely new ways.
A highlight of the exhibition is Thijs's acclaimed series "Fleurs, Vases et Oiseaux" (Flowers, Vases and Birds), which demonstrates her masterful use of dramatic contrasts between shadow and light. In this series, she skillfully incorporates historic Delft faience vases, creating a powerful visual dialogue between past and present that speaks to the continuity of artistic expression across centuries.
The exhibition runs until September 6, 2025, at Smith Davidson Gallery, located at Minervaplein 10, 1077 TP, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Art enthusiasts and photography lovers can find additional information about the exhibition and gallery hours at www.smith-davidson.com.
