Annabel Faustin's paintings come to life at the crossroads of two worlds. Her themes are rooted in contemporary issues, such as ecological awareness and the new rise of feminism, while her gigantic characters and glowing colors seem to be straight out of a fantasy story. Even if Annabel takes a clear-eyed look at her time, her aim seems to take us away from the coldness of the real world to a more forgiving place, where man and nature live in perfect harmony and where solidarity is the order of the day.

‘The media today are responsible for making us feel guilty with anxiety- provoking images and videos. Perhaps the role of the artist today is to remind us that it is important to start dreaming again in order to live better, especially for the younger generations, who are particularly disenchanted" she says. Annabel Faustin has always admired the artistic approach of Niki de Saint Phalle, who was able to transform her tragic experience of reality into colorful, large and strong female figures. Thus, her giant women are reminiscent of the famous Nanas, sometimes becoming islands surrounded by red boats, sometimes transformed into mountains with houses and cypresses. The colors and the light of Annabel's paintings contribute to a quasi-religious adoration of Nature. Very much influenced by her childhood in the South where she grew up 'embraced by the Mountains, and rocked by the Sea' as she likes to say.

Annabel works with a tight palette of vibrant blues and oranges, inspired by the Fauvist painters who worshiped the unique light of the French Riviera. Recently, she also discovered the work of 19th century painter Utagawa Hiroshige, Japanese painter's prints in general who largely inspired her last paintings.

‘The Sun will rise again.’ is the fourth solo show of Annabel Faustin. The exhibition is both an invitation to contemplate nature and a message of hope.

Opening reception : July 15th 2023, 2pm - 7pm

Gallery address: 8B The Arca 43 Heung Yip Road Wong Chuk Hang