TAP Art Space

Luc Paradis

Du 26 juillet au 17 août / July 26th to August 17th

Vernissage le vendredi 26 juillet à 17h / Opening Friday July 26th at 5pm

155 Place Sainte Famille, Montreal

Acessible pour tous / Street level accessible

TAP is proud to present a solo exhibition by Montreal-based artist Luc Paradis.

In CONNECTOME, the concept of trapping different visual and physical elements inevitably creates a map. Through a series of wall-mounted sculptures and pieces approached from a photographic angle with humanistic and archetypal imagery, Luc renders the viewer with extensive potential to trace back their own thought processes and connections.

Luc’s work brings to the front his will to experiment, he has the agility to move between new mediums and new content while always been able to maintain his very particular sensibility. When asked, “What do you think is the essence that your work is conveying?” his answer came fast and as if predisposed: “I am trying to make it feel a little bit off” he said, “there are possibilities that open up when the connecting lines are not all revealed at once”.

We would like to acknowledge Parisian Laundry for their support in making this exhibition possible.

**TAP Art Space would like to acknowledge that it is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.**

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FR

TAP est fier de présenter une exposition solo de l’artiste montréalais Luc Paradis.

Dans CONNECTOME, le concept de piéger différents éléments visuels et physiques crée inévitablement une carte. À travers une série de sculptures murales et de pièces, abordées sous un angle photographique avec des images humanistes et archétypales, Luc rend aux spectateurs un potentiel considérable afin de retracer leurs propres processus de pensée et de connexion.

Son travail met de l'avant sa volonté d’expérimenter, il a l’agilité de passer à de nouveaux médiums et de nouveaux contenus tout en conservant sa sensibilité particulière. Lorsque nous lui avons demandé quelle était l'essence transmise par son travail, sa réponse est venue rapidement, « Je tente de faire en sorte que ce soit perçu comme étant un peu flou. Il y a des possibilités qui apparaissent lorsque les connexions ne sont pas toutes révélées en même temps ».

Nous tenons à remercier Parisian Laundry pour leur soutien dans la réalisation de cette exposition.