Alliance française de Manille

Alliance française de Manille Gallery - MAHARLIKA & DAKILA

Upcoming from June 11 to July 11, French figurative artist Henri Lamy will present a solo exhibition at the Alliance Française de Manille. The show will feature a new series of artworks and a signature capoeira painting performance.

A central element of his practice is Capoeira-Painting, a form of expression he developed in 2014. This performance art combines the rhythmic movements and interaction of the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, with the spontaneous trajectory of paint, moving beyond figurative work to embrace the unpredictable.\

Exhibition Details

The upcoming solo show at Alliance Française de Manille will include:

Artworks:

A curated selection of pieces from his latest series. You can view the specific series intended for this exhibition here: Artworks Folder.

Performance:

A live capoeira painting performance, showcasing Lamy's unique fusion of martial arts and visual expression.\

Current and Future Projects

In addition to the exhibition, Henri Lamy is embarking on an ambitious maritime project in Subic. He will be painting a 30-meter catamaran for the Bruant Family's Fairway Fleet. Starting next year, this vessel will serve as a hub for scuba diving immersions in the Tubbataha Reef, a world-renowned marine sanctuary.

Lamy's connection to the Philippines is longstanding; since 2017, he has co-founded local art residencies and worked with various NGOs like the Stairway Foundation and Project Pearls to use art as a tool for social development.