Jonathan Gardner's first solo exhibition, held at MASSIMODECARLO in Paris, features two new works on canvas that explore the intersections of memory and daily life. His paintings, crafted from personal recollections rather than photographs, present a surreal yet familiar aesthetic by distorting scale and perspective. In 'Sacred Sleep', a self-portrait scene reflects the artist's recent experience of fatherhood, especially the impact of sleep deprivation on perception. Gardner's work aims to blur the lines between conscious thought and dreamlike states, using rich colors and contrasting forms to engage viewers in a deeply personal narrative.
In Sacred Sleep, a brick-coloured table with legs reminiscent of Escher's never-ending staircases sets the stage for a subtly autobiographical still-life scene.
The green pattern-like motif of nude hips creates an even stronger sense of bizarre familiarity, like a moving film strip, rolling in a loop in the back of the mind.
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