Studio23 is proud to present Fingertips, the first solo exhibition by renowned artist Johan Tahon. Opening December 13th and running until January 12th, this intimate show invites the viewer into a deeply personal and emotive journey of creation, touch, and transformation.
At the heart of Fingertips is the tactile, sensual act of sculpting—each piece molded directly by the artist’s hands, engaging in a quiet yet powerful dance between maker and medium. These works, formed from both clay and ice, bear the imprints of the artist’s fingers, leaving traces of his emotional connection to the material. The act of creation becomes an expression of feeling, an exploration of presence, vulnerability, and transformation.
The exhibition resonates with themes of renewal, freedom, and the delicate balance of our planet. Through the reference to ice and its melting form, Tahon evokes a meditation on climate change, the thawing of frozen landscapes, and the rebirth that arises from such moments of crisis. In a world where everything is shifting, Fingertips speaks to the profound loss and potential for regeneration within our environment and ourselves. It is a call for reflection, urging the viewer to confront the fragility of existence and the desire for healing.
With Fingertips, Johan Tahon creates a space where emotion, material, and concept merge seamlessly—where each sculpture, every touch, feels both urgent and tender. It is an invitation to reconnect with what it means to be human in today’s world, acknowledging both the thawing of the earth and the thawing of the soul.
Join us for this poignant and evocative exhibition, where every fingertip tells a story of profound change.
