Dappled Light and Hazy Shadows Characterize Clio Sze To’s Dynamic Paintings
Clio Sze To paints impressionistic pieces that capture the feeling of a contemplative hour spent on foot. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Dappled Light and Hazy Shadows Characterize Clio Sze To’s Dynamic Paintings appeared first on Colossal .
Clio Sze To's painting style mirrors her approach to navigating Paris. With no predetermined plan, she wanders the city, observing the patterns and textures that make up the scenery. Upon returning to her studio, these visual impressions are translated into impressionistic oil paintings, encapsulating the essence of a reflective hour spent outdoors.
Her upcoming solo exhibition, Échos, features a series of such works, derived from photographs she takes during her walks. These scenes often feature passersby, set against the backdrop of changing seasons and varying times of day. The dynamic interplay of light - the soft glow of dusk, the hazy illumination of street lamps, and the shifting shadows cast by sunlight filtering through trees - significantly impacts her urban landscapes.
She chose the title "Bulles" for this series, inspired by the thin, translucent membranes that reflect light in a chromatic prism, much like a bubble. However, "Échos" suggests a broader concept - something that moves outward, bounces back, and returns altered. This concept is encapsulated in the exhibition's title, as opposed to a static space.
"Échos" is on display at Crèvecœur in Paris from September 4 to October 10. The artist's works, including "Untitled" (2026), "Seine" (2026), "Gare de Lyon" (2026), and "Fête" (2026), are also featured in the exhibition.
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