Matthieu Gicquel's

Matthieu Gicquel’s glass art is a testament to the profound beauty found in the ordinary, echoing the sentiments of Junichiro Tanizaki’s “In Praise of Shadows.” Rooted in Japanese concepts like wabi-sabi and Yûgen, Gicquel’s work elevates the mundane to the sublime. His creations invite viewers to slow down, meditate, and discover the intricate details and changing reflections within each piece. Gicquel’s art embodies both simplicity and complexity, echoing Leonardo da Vinci’s notion that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Like Pierre Soulages suggests, there’s a sacred quality to Gicquel’s work, offering a pathway to transcend the mundane and touch the spiritual. In essence, Gicquel’s glass art encourages viewers to see beyond the surface and uncover the profound beauty within each piece.