Vincenzo De Cotiis's latest exhibition, 'Je Marchais Pieds Nus Dans L’Étang,' or "I Walked Barefoot in the Pond," has come to New York City, showcasing a cohesive and immersive installation that blurs the lines between design and art.
The 50-piece spatial composition, created by De Cotiis, features cast white bronze and hand-painted Murano glass sculptures, echoing Claude Monet's late water lily landscapes where vision dissolves into abstraction. This exhibition serves as an extension of the artist's interest in exploring materiality, memory, distortion, and transformation.
De Cotiis has stated that his works embody a duality between "serene" and "restless," qualities he aims to capture through organic forms and shifting reflections. By using materials like bronze and glass, De Cotiis creates an interplay of opacity and translucency that invites viewers to slow down and absorb nuance.
The exhibition is not just about the individual pieces but also about how they come together to evoke a contemplative sense of nature. It's a response to the fast-paced urban environment that often detaches us from the transformative power of the natural world. By recreating the sensation of a pond, where ethereal creatures drift and dissolve, De Cotiis's installation invites viewers to slow down.
In this sense, De Cotiis contributes to current conversations around materiality by bringing an otherworldly sculptural language to contemporary discourse. He merges ancient idioms with futuristic forms and expressions, creating reflective surfaces and transforming imperfection and patina into sources of beauty.
Ultimately, the exhibition is about inviting viewers to experience a fluid, immersive environment that embodies the evocative, transcendental nature of water lilies. It's a testament to De Cotiis's ability to merge different styles and create something new, innovative, and captivating.
The 50-piece spatial composition, created by De Cotiis, features cast white bronze and hand-painted Murano glass sculptures, echoing Claude Monet's late water lily landscapes where vision dissolves into abstraction. This exhibition serves as an extension of the artist's interest in exploring materiality, memory, distortion, and transformation.
De Cotiis has stated that his works embody a duality between "serene" and "restless," qualities he aims to capture through organic forms and shifting reflections. By using materials like bronze and glass, De Cotiis creates an interplay of opacity and translucency that invites viewers to slow down and absorb nuance.
The exhibition is not just about the individual pieces but also about how they come together to evoke a contemplative sense of nature. It's a response to the fast-paced urban environment that often detaches us from the transformative power of the natural world. By recreating the sensation of a pond, where ethereal creatures drift and dissolve, De Cotiis's installation invites viewers to slow down.
In this sense, De Cotiis contributes to current conversations around materiality by bringing an otherworldly sculptural language to contemporary discourse. He merges ancient idioms with futuristic forms and expressions, creating reflective surfaces and transforming imperfection and patina into sources of beauty.
Ultimately, the exhibition is about inviting viewers to experience a fluid, immersive environment that embodies the evocative, transcendental nature of water lilies. It's a testament to De Cotiis's ability to merge different styles and create something new, innovative, and captivating.
it feels so therapeutic just thinking about walking barefoot in the pond 
and how de cotiis uses bronze and glass to evoke that feeling is genius 
his use of abstraction and organic forms really speaks to me on a deep level 
I love how he's not afraid to experiment with different materials and styles, it's like he's creating this whole new world 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to walk barefoot in a pond all day? 
The way the bronze and glass sculptures interact with each other is like nothing I've ever seen before - it's like a dream come true 
. And the fact that De Cotiis is using these old-school materials to create something so futuristic and captivating... it just blows my mind 
. I feel like I need to take a step back (literally) and just soak in this experience for myself. Can't wait to go see it in person! 
this exhibition is soooo Instagrammable 
I mean, who wouldn't want to walk barefoot in a pond with sculptures of water lilies everywhere? 
it's like De Cotiis took Claude Monet's paintings and turned them into a physical experience... but instead of just looking at it, you have to pay $$$ 
to be surrounded by all that beauty. I guess it's like he's saying, "Hey, slow down and appreciate the water lilies"... or just an excuse for people to take some pretty pics 
! the way he blends design & art is so on point 
i love how it makes u slow down & absorb the nuance 
his stuff is all about duality btw seren & restless vibes 
And the fact that he's exploring themes of materiality and transformation? That's some heavy stuff 
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️. I'm loving the way he's using art to slow us down and connect with nature... we're so caught up in our screens and concrete jungle lives it's crazy to think about how much beauty is right in front of us. I mean, walking barefoot in a pond sounds like the ultimate wellness experience 
. The way De Cotiis uses light and reflection to create this immersive environment is just mind-blowing... it feels like you're actually floating on water 
. I love how his art makes me slow down and think about nature, we're always stuck in our busy lives and forget about the beauty around us. Interesting how he uses water lilies as inspiration, but still puts his own twist on it 
. I love how he's trying to capture that sense of serenity and restlessness - it sounds like really deep stuff 
I'm def gonna check out more of De Cotiis's work now, thanks for the rec! 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to walk barefoot in an 'étang' with all those ethereal sculptures? 
. And I love how De Cotiis is highlighting the transformative power of nature in our fast-paced urban lives 
. It's not just a showcase for his art, but an invitation to slow down and appreciate the beauty in imperfection 
. Can't wait to see it in person! 
and it was SO calming I felt like I was walking barefoot in a pond too 
how long does the exhibition run by the way? and are there any talks or workshops planned? 
. I mean, isn't that just code for "it's all subjective"? Like, if everyone agrees it's design and art, doesn't that kinda take away from its actual significance? 
