Parisian Streets Transformed: Clio Sze To’s Oil Paintings Capture the Dance of Light and Shadow

The art of walking: Transformative journeys in paint

Clio Sze To paints with the same fluidity that she traverses the streets of Paris. Her unstructured wanderings through the city inspire the textured and patterned landscapes that fill her canvases. As the avenues transformed beneath her feet, these explorations translate into impressionistic works, capturing the essence of introspective walks through changing urban scenes.

To see how other artists redefine visual storytelling, check out Kaiyhun’s transformation of the ordinary into the magical through photography.

In her upcoming solo exhibition, Échos, Sze To showcases a collection of oil paintings derived from photographs taken during her strolls. The paintings highlight seasonal shifts and the passage of time, as evidenced by the play of light from a setting sun, the soft glow of streetlamps, or shadows dancing through a tree’s leaves.

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Initially titled Bulles, or bubbles, this body of work explores the delicate nature of light reflections captured in her art. “Échos,” however, suggests a transformation — an outward journey that rebounds and returns altered, rather than contained within itself, as noted in a gallery statement. The cityscape transformed by her brushstrokes becomes a metaphor for this journey.

For another artistic take on capturing the urban environment, explore Joshua Goode’s work melding art with historical fiction that brings a unique narrative to life.

Échos will be exhibited from September 4 to October 10 at Crèvecœur in Paris, shedding light on Sze To’s innovative portrayals of everyday life. The exhibition vividly captures how the urban environment over time contributes to changing narratives. More of the artist’s work can be explored through the gallery’s website.

Source: thisiscolossal.com

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