The song of the night – Sylvie Gedda

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Review of the work “The Song of the Night” by Sylvie Gedda

“The Song of the Night” by Sylvie Gedda , a work measuring 80 x 80 cm, is a creation which perfectly expresses the artist's mastery in the exploration of the play of light, depth and transparencies. This work demonstrates Sylvie Gedda 's expertise in the use of epoxy paste, worked in several thicknesses on a wooden support, to capture the magic and mystery of the night.

Contextualization and Training: Sylvie Gedda , from Russian, German and Italian immigrant grandparents, lives and works in New Aquitaine, France. His solid academic training includes studies at the Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, a degree in visual arts at the Sorbonne University in Paris, and a diploma from the Institut Acadomique de Paris. These rigorous academic foundations allowed Sylvie Gedda to develop a refined and innovative artistic approach, particularly through the use of epoxy paste and synthetic glass.

Analysis of the work: “The Song of the Night” is a visual symphony that evokes the mysterious and captivating depths of the night. The color palette, dominated by deep shades of blue and touches of green and white, creates a striking contrast. These colors, applied with remarkable precision and sensitivity, recall the nocturnal play of light and dancing shadows.

Techniques and supports: Gedda's technique, using epoxy paste in multiple layers, creates effects of depth and transparency which give the work an almost three-dimensional dimension. The subtle variations in texture and color captivate the eye, inviting the viewer to delve into the immensity of the night. The fluid, organic shapes appear to evolve and transform, evoking delicate, hypnotic movements. Although Gedda's preferred medium is synthetic glass, "The Song of the Night" demonstrates her ability to also work on more traditional supports such as wood. The use of epoxy paste allows you to manipulate light and colors to create striking effects of translucency and depth. Each layer of color is carefully applied to maximize visual and emotional impact.

Awards and recognition: Sylvie Gedda 's work has been widely recognized and exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Grand Palais and the Center Beaubourg in Paris. She has participated in numerous international exhibitions in Greece, Turkey, Finland, Switzerland, Italy, as well as in the West Indies. His work has also been presented in Germany, Austria and Denmark with Art4you Gallery, demonstrating his international recognition.