Fabienne Verdier

Waddington Custot Dubai, in collaboration with Christie’s Middle East, is delighted to present the first major solo exhibition of French artist Fabienne Verdier in the region. 'Energy Lines' marks a new direction for Verdier, characterized by a long study of wavelengths of the colours of the rainbow and the memory of lines in nature.

First shown at Christie’s Middle East in Dubai, DIFC from the 9th of February as part of a private selling exhibition, before making its way to Waddington Custot Dubai on the 23rd of February, 'Energy Lines' marks the first collaboration of its kind between the gallery and the auction house, joining forces to bring a leading contemporary artist to the region.

Comprising of 15 new works varying from monumental to smaller scale, the exhibition brings together vividly nuanced backgrounds and expressive lines recalling the forms of horizons, encountered and imagined.

Commenting on the exhibition, Stéphane Custot, Founder and Owner of Waddington Custot Dubai (and Waddington Custot, London) says: ‘I am honoured to be able to bring an entirely new body of work by Fabienne to Dubai accompanied by the artist herself. Through this astounding new series of work Fabienne demonstrates her commitment and appreciation to explore the landscape and energy of the Middle East painted with sweeps of bold colour and gestures, a fissure of energy across canvas, the works command attention; drawing inspiration from the natural world: mountains, clouds, dunes, and the ocean, creating a sense of the celestial.'