Anywhere Between Black & White Martin Moflár and Filip Švehla’s exhibition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Artium by KKCG in collaboration with THINK+feel Contemporary present Martin Moflár and Filip Švehla’s exhibition Anywhere Between Black & White in Prague, Czech Republic.

TFC Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition Anywhere Between Black & White, a captivating dialogue in art abstraction featuring the distinct yet harmonizing works of gallery represented artists Martin Moflár and Filip Švehla. The exhibition opens at Artium by KKCG in Prague on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.

This marks the first time Moflár and Švehla, both THINK+feel Contemporary artists, are presented together, united by a shared fascination with the evocative power of color and a commitment to abstract minimalist expression. The exhibition thoughtfully juxtaposes Martin Moflár's monumental canvases and uniquely shaped paintings with Filip Švehla's vibrant and meticulously crafted foil collages, created specifically for Artium.

Curated by Jan Čejka, Anywhere Between Black & White invites viewers to explore the nuanced interplay between form, color, and space in contemporary abstract art.

About the Artists:

*Martin Moflár (Slovak Republic, 1975) is renowned for his large-format abstract paintings that masterfully achieve a profound harmony between color, line, scale, and form. A graduate of prof. Rudolf Sikora's studio at the Faculty of Arts of the Technical University in Košice (1999–2005), where he currently lives and works, Moflár has been actively exhibiting since 2006. His notable solo exhibitions include Protocompositions, Kontemplácia (with Eva Moflárová), and Martin Moflár – Soft Lines. He has also participated in significant group exhibitions such as the Artbanka Museum of Young Art project and PING-PONG. Moflár's international presence includes collaborations with Think+Feel Contemporary, leading to presentations at SCOPE Miami in 2016 and 2017.

Moflár's artistic journey has seen a fascinating evolution, from early abstractions rooted in organic forms to explorations of geometric precision. His current body of work features what could be described as colored monochromes, often dominated by rich reds and punctuated by artfully arranged lines and linear arabesques. These seemingly random yet meticulously designed elements, devoid of visible brushstrokes, invite viewers into an "adventure of perception," a visual metaphor for psychological depth and the often-unnoticed spaces of transcendence. The very act of observing Moflár's art encourages a projection of personal emotions, mirroring the viewer's unconscious thoughts and experiences. His ability to evoke a sense of the sublime through abstract language positions him within a lineage of artists like Mark Rothko, Barnet Newman, and Ellsworth Kelly, while maintaining a distinctly individual voice.

*Filip Švehla (Czech Republic, 1991) is a versatile artist working across painting, installation, and object creation. His artistic focus lies in the rhythm, form, and interconnectedness of color relationships, often abstracted from real-world environments. Based in Prague, Švehla demonstrates a notable adaptability, evidenced by his participation in the Summeracademy in Venice (2017), a year spent in Valencia (2018), a residency in Miami through Think+Feel Contemporary (2022), and recurring engagements in New York, where he established a stronger presence through the Grey Nivas Art Residency (2023). He honed his skills at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, studying under prominent figures such as Prof. Jiří Sopek, Robert Šalanda, and Michael Rittstein. His exhibition history includes Armonico, Dnes i zřita bude líp, and Gesta prostoru.

Švehla's practice reveals a keen interest in translating observed realities into abstract color compositions. His specially created foil collages for Anywhere Between Black & White showcase his sensitivity to material and his innovative approach to color and form. These works promise a vibrant counterpoint to Moflár's painted explorations, further enriching the exhibition's exploration of abstract expression.

TFC Gallery is thrilled to present this compelling dialogue between two significant voices in contemporary abstract art. We invite you to join the artitsts for the opening reception and experience Anywhere Between Black & White.

Exhibition Details:

Exhibition Title: Anywhere Between Black & White

Artists: Martin Moflár & Filip Švehla

Curator: Jan Čejka

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Location: Artium by KKCG

Kde se umění potkává s lidmi.
Monday - Friday 8.00 - 21.00 (except Wednesday)
Sa - Su 9.00 - 21.00

Evropská 866/71, Prague, Czech Republic 16000

Exhibition Dates: April 29 through May 29, 2025

www.thinkfeelart.com

Featured are photos from the ongoing installation of the exhibition.

Download Anywhere Between Black & White exhibition catalog