Marcel Garbi

Artist Statement

I think we are living in an illusion, but sometimes we are “touched” from the other side of the veil by the “real reality”, the one that cannot be seen.
Arts -when they achieve it- open some of those magic gates that help us get across the veil, offering a glimpse to the other side via some kind of "poetic event".

I work on it to contribute my two cents to help "bringing Heaven to Earth".

This specific proposal, working with Ink and Watercolours on Japanese paper, started in 2014, feeling like a good story about to unfold.
It’s an exploration across Drawing -without a previous drawing, Painting -in a different way- and partly a certain awareness of the brush strokes as in oriental Calligraphy.

A Minor Art. With capital letters.

Medium

I use Japanese "washi". The best Japanese papers are those which are made by hand and are produced during the winter months when snow is available for whitening the fibres naturally and the cold water keeps the fibres tight and compact during the sheet formation.

For setting the paintings and being easy to display, preserve and collect, this material is inseparable from mounting.
Due to that this paintings are mainly executed on Kitakata Paper (gampi fibres) which is soft and...

Brixton Art Show - exhibition with local artists at the Brixton Tate Library from 1st of July till the 24th 2025.

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London 2019 - From 19th of July till 24th of August.

I'll participate in an exhibition at Candid Arts / Summer Salon 2019 till the 4th of August.

Private view: Thursday 18th July 2019 from 6-9pm (PM for invitations)

Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ

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London 2017 - From 7th of September till 23rd.

“NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL ART”

Laura I. Gallery is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new exhibition “Now That’s What I Call Art” on the 7th of September from 6.30PM. Curated by Laura Iosifescu, it aims to celebrate humanity’s beauty and accomplishments but also to act like a motivational power to those in need of inspiration and hope. This completely unique exhibition ties into current affairs around humanity’s shifts and movements to give an exciting insight into societies achievements, dreams, and aspirations. Those visiting will come away with a sense of uplifting positivity and belief.
“Now That’s What I call Art” is a group exhibition celebrating art in its ...