Intermediary Spaces, Edgard Mazigi at Art on 56

Edgard Mazigi is a painter renowned for beginning his canvases with completely abstract marks, which gradually evolve into recognizable images. These images maintain a classical feel while preserving a contemporary identity.

For Mazigi, each painting is a journey. Starting with abstraction liberates him from preconceived notions of what the final image should be, creating a space where abstraction and figuration coexist and merge. This intermediary space allows for forms to remain open to change, fostering an environment where everything is still possible. It is a fertile ground for creativity, where the act of painting is paramount, and everything else is incidental, accidental, and merely a pretext to paint.