REGINE SCHUMANN

In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow, considered a bridge between heaven and earth, uniting different worlds. This symbolism is intimately linked to Schumann’s work, where her pieces create a profound connection between the material - plexiglass, and the immaterial - light. The title ‘Iris’ perfectly resonates with Regine Schumann’s work, highlighting her meticulous and in-depth investigation of the relationship between light and colour.

Curator Alberto Mattia Martini states: ‘In Regine Schumann’s works, colour and light become one, transcending reality and immersing the viewer’s eye in a timeless dimension, without boundaries. The artist’s new body of work deepens the constant dialogue between chromatic irradiation of colour and the iris (Iris) of the observer, offering a unique visual experience filled with mystery and fascination. The continuous interplay of artificial and natural light, shadow, colour, and space transforms into a dynamic artistic composition, in a perpetual change that seems to induce the chromatic surface to vibrate and come to life. Exploring the emotional and symbolic potential of colour and the ability of light to shape perception, Regine Schumann has created new works with one or more rounded corners, reminiscent of Mark Rothko’s large rectangles, where the painting seems to evaporate the contours, giving life to works distinguished by their visual intensity and conceptual depth. The plexiglass sheets create layers of monochromatic pigment from which light emerges like an epiphany, forging surfaces of energy, pervading and interacting with the space that welcomes them.’

Press release courtesy Dep Art Gallery