In the work of Hubert Clerissi, the line is a foundational act: it carves and shapes space, creating a tension between architectural rigor and a quest for personal expression.
Inspired by artists such as Utrillo, Buffet, and Dufy, Hubert Clerissi builds cloistered yet vibrant worlds, where every stroke reveals a balance between structure and freedom, between the precision of form and the impulse of movement.
The exhibition Hubert Clerissi: Chiseled Spaces showcases the incisive lines that define this Monegasque artist, profoundly influenced by his architectural background and paternal heritage.
Leah Friedman
The scenography that we envision seamlessly conducts the narrative of Hubert Clerissi’s life within the space. To us, it is of big importance to sublimate the external influences on his work and how they’re intertwined with the evolution of his artistic style. We aim to produce a visual narrative that unfolds in a linear way throughout the space and connects the multiple techniques and subjects treated through his work.
We highlight how his exploration of urban spaces—often fragmented by bold, black lines—reflects not just the physical spaces he inhabited, but also his internal confrontation with order and chaos in his personal life. It acts as a map that guides the viewer through his work.
The benches act as a small reminiscence of public spaces, where we’re meant to rest and contemplate. We desire to bring this gesture into the exhibition space, as an invitation to get transported into the depicted « belle époque » and other dreamy scapes made by the artist.
The wood is and timeless material and it’s supposed to bring a certain warmth to the space. The goal is to produce a contrast between a biophilic material and the cool touch brought by the geometrical cuts and the use of glass and acrylic.
Curator : Leah Friedman
Exhibition Designers : Maria Magdalena David & Illona Rougemond-Mosconi