Until January 8, 2024, the Matisse Museum in Nice is hosting the exhibition “Shirley Jaffe Before and After Matisse” by the abstract expressionist painter Shirley Jaffe.
The American artist Shirley Jaffe is being honored with an exhibition of her works at the Matisse Museum. Indeed, the often-made comparison between the last works of the illustrious Henri Matisse and those of Shirley Jaffe’s maturity justifies this collaboration. Her approach stands out for her quest to paint in a casual manner. When she paints, her hand possesses its own consciousness and she lets it go according to her inspiration. Her search for abstraction stems from a desire to be more essentially a painter, she does not paint reality. She wishes to make her studio experience an experience in itself, not one accountable to external inspirations. A pioneer of abstract art, her works will immerse you in her colorful universe where abstract shapes intertwine. Her passion for art and her joy are perfectly conveyed on the exhibited paintings. You will learn to analyze forms, colors, and art through her perspective.
Discovering the Work of Shirley Jaffe
Perhaps an introduction to the artist would be helpful to better understand her identity within her works. Shirley Jaffe (1923-2016) is part of the abstract expressionist movement, alongside artists like Pollock or Willem de Kooning. She was particularly inspired by Kandinsky and Henri Matisse, who provided her with color inspiration. From these inspirations, she created her very easily recognizable artistic identity.
Information:
Matisse Museum Nice 164, avenue des Arènes de Cimiez 06000 Nice
Phone: +33 (0)4 93 81 08 08
Email: musee.matisse@ville-nice.fr
Website: musee-matisse-nice.org
Open every day except Tuesday from 10am to 6pm
Alessandro Legros
