Dis|Harmonie: Exploring Leia Tatucu’s Latest Personal Exhibition

Layers of Emotion and Experience

My work has always been about layers—layers of color, layers of texture, and, most importantly, layers of emotion. Everything I create comes from my lived experiences: love, relationships, happiness, and even heartbreak. These emotions flow into the forms and colors I use, creating images that are raw and unfiltered. There’s no need to hide or veil what I feel—my emotions are right there on the canvas, waiting to be uncovered.

The Assembleuse Approach

Norbert, the gallerist and curator of my solo exhibition, Dis|Harmonie, referred to me as an "Assembleuse," a term derived from the French word assembler, meaning "to put together." He came up with this term after we curated and finalized the show, and I immediately loved it. It perfectly captures my creative process—one of gathering fragments, like drawings, images, and shapes, and combining them into a cohesive whole. Sometimes this process is instinctive, while other times it’s influenced by sensory impressions, like light or sound. Through this layering technique, I aim to visually represent the essence of life—complex, overlapping, and filled with unexpected connections.

Painting Meets Photography

What fascinates me about this process is how it blurs the line between mediums. My works might look like paintings, but they’re also deeply intertwined with photography and digital editing. Scanning my drawings was originally a way to preserve them, but it opened up an entirely new world. Digital tools let me play with color, transparency, and texture, creating illusions that hide reality and reveal something new.

The Stories Behind the Layers

When you look at my work, you might notice strange combinations—pieces that don’t quite fit, colors that clash, or elements that feel unsettling. That tension is intentional. I want my art to provoke something in you, whether it’s joy, discomfort, or curiosity. Each viewer brings their own story to what they see, and that dialogue between the art and the audience is what makes it come alive for me. My goal is for you to dive into the layers, to let the emotions and stories pull you in.

The Role of Resin and Texture

Lately, I’ve been delving into the interplay between resin and texture in my work. The fluidity of resin paradoxically brings control and clarity to the chaos of rigid emotions, expressed through geometric patterns or structured organic forms. It feels like a lens, softening and refining sharp edges, creating harmony within the disorder. Resin allows me to balance the rawness of intense feelings with a smooth, almost milky softness, layering colors and emotions in a way that feels both fluid and grounded. Yellow melts into orange, then into red, like waves gently ebbing and flowing.

Discovering Truth Through Diverse Perspectives

My mission is to create a space where diverse perspectives come together to spark dialogue and connection. Seeing the world through someone else’s eyes requires openness and curiosity, and my art serves as an invitation to engage in that exchange. It’s about combining our unique experiences and interpretations to build a richer, more expansive understanding of reality—together.

Upcoming Exhibition Details

I’m thrilled to share these works at my upcoming exhibition. If you’re curious to see how these layers come to life, here’s where you can find my artwork:

Location:

Fotowerkstatt & Galerie

Norbert Nieser

Große Falterstraße 31/3

70597 Stuttgart

Phone: 0711 76 56 719

www.galerie-nieser.de

Email: info@galerie-nieser.de

Opening Hours:

• Fridays: 4pm to 6pm
• Saturdays: 10am to 12pm
• And by appointment

Exhibition Duration:

April 2nd to April 24th, 2022

I hope to see you there and share these layers of life, color, and emotion with you. Let’s uncover the stories together.