Steinhauser Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia

The Steinhauser Gallery is honoured to present the very first exhibition in Slovakia of the esteemed Swiss artist Léopold Rabus, entitled De Nature fortement douteuse. 

Léopold Rabus is a distinguished Swiss artist whose oil paintings embody a unique fusion of realism and surrealism, captivating audiences with their intricate narratives and bold imagery. Born and raised in the picturesque French-speaking canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland, Rabus’s upbringing in a family of artists deeply influenced his creative journey, instilling in him an appreciation for the landscapes of the imagination. 

From an early age, he was immersed in an artistic environment, which fostered the development of a style that seamlessly integrates the tangible with the fantastical. His work often features a rich palette and meticulous attention to detail, engaging viewers through striking compositions that invite contemplation. Rabus has a remarkable ability to elevate everyday scenes—a woman leaning against a boat, a man engrossed in a solitary task—infusing them with a sense of mystery and otherworldliness.

His canvases are filled with imagery of birds, farm animals, and the natural world, creating a dreamlike reality that reflects the quietude of rural life while simultaneously probing deeper existential themes. Notably, parrots emerge as recurrent motifs in his art, symbolizing both the exotic and the familiar, inviting dialogue about language, freedom, and existence. There is indeed an element of mystery in this zoological exception. The parrot provides a gateway to the exotic, with its reminder of sea voyages. …

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