Reunion 01
Group Show

Reunion 01 is the first in a recurring series that brings back artists from our joint residency programme with Craveiral Farmhouse in Portugal—where shared time, conversations, and the rhythms of the place shaped their artistic exchange. Reunions are inherently cyclical. They echo the past while creating space for something new, embodying the very essence of PARRI BLANK and its evolution. What started in Portugal continues to evolve here, as each artist’s practice moves forward while remaining connected to the bonds formed there. Reunion 01 reflects this interplay between continuity and transformation, between what was and what is yet to come. The works on view span diverse mediums and approaches, yet collectively reflect an interest in materiality, abstraction, and personal and cultural narratives.

A central thread connecting the featured artists is their exploration of painting and abstraction in its many dimensions. Alice Morey presents a new series of paintings developed during a recent residency, continuing her engagement with organic transformation. Anna Virnich’s textile-based compositions function as membranes in constant flux, blurring the boundaries between materiality and corporeality. Arthur Löwen’s imprints and gestural marks negotiate meaning through presence and absence, while Dennis Buck develops his series of sunbleached works further by introducing oil paint, pushing his signature play of layering color and texture to question identity and authenticity. Gonçalo Sena’s sculptural approach to abstraction redefines spatial relationships, combining his wall pieces with a bench that anchors the space, emphasizing his dialogue between material and architectural form.

Hugo Brazão translates the tension between fiction and reality with his small-scale wall sculptures, functioning as speculative artefacts of a collective psychology. Kiko Pérez’ work on paper explores the aesthetics of mass culture and design, while Manutcher Milani’s practice merges textile traditions with contemporary concerns, creating intricate surfaces that reflect on material histories.

Marlene Huissoud bee resin coated sculpture made of silkworm cocoons challenges the boundaries between art and design and can be used as a bookshelf. Finally, Violetta Ehnsperg’s abstract painting channels a sensory experience of movement and stillness, rooted in cultural and personal narratives.

Together, the artists form a constellation of practices that expand the language of painting and abstraction, questioning its limits while embracing its potential for reinvention. Just like PARRI BLANK, the exhibition format is built on the idea that art is not a solitary practice or experience—it moves, transforms, and continues to grow through shared experiences. With Reunion 01, the gallery not only inaugurates its exhibition program but affirms its belief in art as a living process—one shaped by dialogue, shared history, and the energy of coming together.