Solo-expositie Julian Stips

A Celebration of Flamboyance and Theatricality:

Julian Stips' second Solo Exhibition at I Love Illustration Gallery Amsterdam

I Love Illustration Gallery is proud to announce the second solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist Julian Stips. This new body of work is a vibrant ode to drama, theatricality, and the freedom of self-expression, presented in a way that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

This sales exhibition can be viewed from March 8 to 23.

Julian Stips’ work is a visual symphony of color, texture, and imagination, informed by his unique perspective on the world. Reflecting on his creative process for this exhibition, Stips shares:

“While creating new work for this show, I listened to a lot of ballet scores and film soundtracks. I like how they set a mood in the studio and accompany me without being too intrusive or distracting. Most of all, they inspire and help to send me on a dramatic tale or journey through different places, times, and states of mind.”

The themes of this exhibition are steeped in Stips’ interpretation of drama, embracing its theatrical, flamboyant, and extravagant aspects. “Watching dramas unfold in the world daily, I take solace in my own interpretation and affinity with the word drama,” Stips explains. “A different kind of drama: theatricality, flamboyance, extravagance, and freedom to express without boundaries.”

Through his drawings and paintings, Stips invites visitors to step out of the literal and into a realm of imagination and self-discovery. His works celebrate individuality and the courage to embrace flamboyance, particularly in the context of challenging societal norms. “Flamboyance and theatricality—in men particularly—are traits often perceived and labeled as queer or gay. I personally think they can be found anywhere and in anyone but flourish through an absence of shame and restrictions,�� Stips notes.

This exhibition is not only a showcase of Stips’ artistic mastery but also an invitation to the audience to explore their own creative potential. His works serve as portals to a world of boundless expression, encouraging viewers to “shed some more light on their flamboyance and perhaps even help them get rid of some of the shame and restrictions residing in them.��

Julian Stips’ latest exhibition promises to be an immersive journey into a world where imagination reigns supreme, and individuality is celebrated without bounds. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary showcase of art and emotion. 

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