EDJI Gallery

, Las Simples Cosas (The Simple Things), 2024. Oil on panel.

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EDJI wishes you a wonderful summer break ☀️

To all our artists, collectors and partners, thank you for your ongoing trust and support. We look forward to many more exciting ventures as we get ready for the fall season.

Please note that the gallery will be open by appointment until the end of August. We will officially reopen on September 4th for the preview of our upcoming exhibition with Tatiana Gorgievski.

To make your summer even brighter in the meantime, we have prepared a curated selection of works by artists who have previously exhibited at the gallery. Please note we are offering complimentary worldwide shipping on any artwork from this selection until August 31st, 2024. Sign up on edjigallery.com or email [email protected] to receive the catalogue.

We hope you’ll enjoy the rest of the summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back in September!

All our best,
The EDJI Gallery Team

EDJI Gallery is delighted to announce the inaugural solo exhibition of recent La Cambre graduate Tatiana Gorgievski, opening on September 4th, 2024, in Brussels. Titled ‘L’inconnu’, this exhibition will showcase works created during her years of study in painting at l’ENSAV La Cambre (Brussels), through which the French artist explores the theme of mystery and the unknowable.

Through a series of enigmatic paintings, Tatiana invites us to experience the intensity of the unknown in its multiple dimensions, whether in the palpable presence of a familiar strangeness, the deep and anonymous gazes of nameless portraits, or the unpredictable creative process where matter meets raw emotion. This exhibition does not merely reveal images; it invites us on a sensory and introspective journey, where mystery becomes a gateway to wonder and silent contemplation.

Save the date for the opening preview : Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at 15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels, and sign up on www.edjigallery.com to stay up to date.

In ‘Una Pausa Luminosa,’ Carlos Rodríguez masterfully captures the essence of time’s passage, inviting viewers into a contemplative realm where the pace of life is to be savored, not hurried. This exhibition is a serene yet powerful call to reflect and pause, urging us to embrace life at its own rhythm. The recurring symbols in his work are more than mere motifs; they are metaphors that resonate with universal truths.

The snail, with its unhurried crawl, embodies resilience and patience, a gentle reminder that progress, no matter how slow, is still progress. The sun, a luminous emblem of growth and joy, infuses each piece with warmth and the promise of new beginnings, highlighting the daily renewal inherent in the passage of time. The fruits, in its various stages of ripeness, elegantly symbolizes the rewards of hard work and perseverance.

This imagery speaks volumes about the slow maturation of effort into success, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the journey over the destination. Through these symbols, Rodríguez crafts a visual narrative that is both meditative and inspiring, inviting us to find beauty in life’s natural rhythms. ‘Una Pausa Luminosa’ is a testament to the art of living deliberately, celebrating the quiet triumphs and sweet outcomes that come from patience and dedication.

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Una Pausa Luminosa
On view until July 27th
Discover the exhibition online at edjigallery.com

Summer opening hours ☀️

EDJI will be open as usual until Saturday, July 27th, and by appointment only in August.

Contact:

💌 [email protected]
☎️ +32 455 12 87 45

We will officially re-open on September 4th.

Stay tuned for more details about our September exhibition or sign up on www.edjigallery.com to find out more 💙

EDJI is pleased to announce its participation in this summer’s edition of ’s Foundations Art Fair.

Foundations is the online fair for emerging art, curated by Artsy. Spotlighting rising talents from tastemaking galleries across the globe, Foundations Summer 2024 features presentations from 70+ galleries known for supporting emerging artists.

For this edition, we are presenting works by Killion Huang, Kevin Sabo, Grace Tobin, and Carlos Rodríguez. Explore our booth exclusively on Artsy from July 23rd through August 12th via the link in bio.

For questions or inquiries, please email [email protected].

Team EDJI ❤️

, Los Frutos Dorados (Golden Fruits), 2024. Oil on linen.

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Ànimas by Gustavo García-Villa. On view at EDJI Gallery until 27.07.2024.

For inquiries: email [email protected].

Two weeks left to see ‘Una Pausa Liminosa’, a solo exhibition by Carlos Rosríguez (.

Opening times:
Tuesday - Saturday
12pm-6pm
By appointment outside these hours

📍15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels.

Email [email protected] to receive the exhibition catalogue, or visit edjigallery.com to discover the show online.

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, La Mitad del Dia mas Margo (Halfway Through the Longest Day), 2024. Oil on linen.

Currently on view at EDJI Gallery, 15 rue du Page, Brussels. Find out more on www.edjigallery.com (link in bio) or email [email protected] to receive the exhibition catalogue.
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, Une Pausa Luminosa, on view until July 27th at EDJI Gallery.

Artworks details (left to right)
Una Pausa Luminosa (A Luminous Pause), 2024, Oil on Linen, 100 x 120cm
Primera Cosecha (The First Harvest), 2024, Oil on Linen, 100 x 90cm

For more information about the exhibition, please DM us here or email [email protected].

, Alegoria de la Paciencia (Allegory of Patience), 2024. Oil on linen.

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This piece beautifully intertwines the natural and the mystical, guiding us through a narrative of resilience and growth.

Central to Rodriguez’s oeuvre are recurring symbols: the snail, embodying resilience and patience; the sun, representing growth and joy; and the fruit, symbolizing the rewards of hard work and moments of communal appreciation. These themes invite viewers to contemplate and reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the importance of perseverance.

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Discover more on www.edjigallery.com (link in bio) or email [email protected] to receive the exhibition catalogue.

, Une Pausa Luminosa, on view until July 27th at EDJI Gallery.

Artworks details:
Left: Ahora y Entonces, 2024, Oil on Linen, 60 x 50cm
Right: El Durmiente del Naranjo, 2024, Oil on Linen, 60 x 50cm

For more information about the exhibition, please DM us here or email [email protected].

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“Choosing one’s own mask is the first human voluntary gesture. And it is lonely.”
— Clarice Lispector

Masks create new identities, interrupt daily life, break power relations and suggest unusual possibilities as they transcend human reality by reminding us that our immediate preoccupations are governed by forces greater than ourselves.

To wear a mask is a ritual to experiment and invent beyond social and gender needs. The masks open a window for hybridization inside or outside of this world, through birth or death, of early age or of maturity. They are living potential for the disorder.

*ÁNIMAS — Souls, spirits.
Photography exhibition by Gustavo García-Villa.

Currently on view at EDJI Gallery’s downstairs area. To receive an exhibition catalogue, please email [email protected].

, Equilibrio Caprichoso (A Whimsical Equilibrium), 2024. Oil on canvas.

More on edjigallery.com (link in bio 🔗).

NOW ON VIEW : EDJI GALLERY’S SUMMER EXHIBITION

• Una Pausa Luminosa by Carlos Rodríguez
• Ànimas by Gustavo García-Villa

We are delighted to share that our summer exhibition is now open to the public and will be running through July 27th.

For information about the show and featured works, head over to our website or email [email protected] to receive the exhibition catalogue.
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Open Tuesday to Saturday
12pm - 6pm (or by appointment)
15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels

Come say hi 👋

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Opening soon | Ánimas by Gustavo García-Villa. 

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This project came to life through the creation of masks crafted from materials found in the vicinity of two locations visited by the artist: Hacienda Guadalupe, nestled in the Oaxaca Valley, and San Agustinillo, a charming coastal town in Oaxaca. The masks were realized from a diverse array of materials, including wood, mud, shells, bones, feathers, and other discarded “treasures”. After their creation, García-Villa photographed the masks being worn by models from Oaxaca, bringing the project full circle. Through ÁNIMAS, the artist merged two of his most beloved passions: the male body and Anti-fashion, resulting in a truly enriching experience.

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This project will accompany Carlos Rodríguez’s solo show as part of our summer exhibition opening this Wednesday 26th of June. Join us from 6pm at 15 rue du Page, Brussels to celebrate the opening in company of both artists   

To receive a preview of the show, please email [email protected] or sign up on our website

In the studio with Carlos Rodríguez 💛

Rodriguez’s approach to painting is as tactile as it is immersive, bringing together every element of the creative process, from washing, cutting, and stretching his linen by hand, to preparing rabbit-skin glue and mixing his pigments.

In his most recent series of works, this meticulous process is represented through scenes of men engaging in rituals of harvest and embodying the patience, dedication, and resilience that Rodriguez has embraced as he explores the artisanal facets of his practice.

This series will be exhibited as part of our upcoming summer exhibition, Une Pausa Luminosa, together with Gustavo García-Villa’s photographic exhibition, Ànimas. Join us for the opening on Wednesday, June 26th, 6 pm-9 pm at 15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels.

To receive the preview, please sign up on our website or email us directly at [email protected].

Introducing the guest artist of our upcoming exhibition : Gustavo García-Villa. Gustavo will be the first artist we collaborate with who works with the medium of photography.

His exhibition, titled ‘Ánimas’, will accompany Carlos Rodríguez’ solo show as part of our summer exhibition, opening Wednesday 26th of June.

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Born in La Paz, Baja California Sur, northern Mexico in 1981, Gustavo García-Villa graduated with honors from the University of Guadalajara with a degree in Graphic Design.

One of the most restless creative minds in Mexico, Gustavo Garcia-Villa works with costume design as well as art direction, fashion styling, illustration, and photography. He has worked as a Creative Director for l’Officiel, has published books and magazines, and collaborated with several brands (Jil Sander, Zara, Calvin Klein, Levi´s, Apple, etc.) and media publications (Vogue, Elle, Carnal). He also has a clothing brand created from recycled materials called SUNK ().

In this exhibition Gustavo García-Villa will be presenting ‘ÁNIMAS’, which reviews the creation of masks from materials found around Oaxaca, in two different locations -where he has documented the pieces through his photography.

This photographic exhibition follows the release of his book, by the same title, at the Standard in NYC earlier this month. EDJI is very excited to be the first gallery to present this highly anticipated collection of photography worlwide.

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Join us on 26.06 from 6pm to celebrate the opening in company of the artist ☀️

To receive a preview of the show, please email [email protected] or sign up on our website.

SUMMER EXHIBITION | Opening soon

Una Pausa Luminosa by Carlos Rodriguez | 26.06.2024, 6pm - 9pm.

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In ‘Una Pausa Luminosa’, or A Luminous Pause, Carlos Rodriguez captures the essence of the Summer Solstice, the time of year when the sun lingers at its zenith, signaling the start of summer. For the artist, it is a time of peaceful harmony between humanity and nature, offering a reflection on his evolution and the rewards that await. Through his distinctive male figures, depicted here in scenes of harvest and play, Rodriguez brings love and light to life against the lush backdrops of opulent green fields and shadowy groves. This series embodies the patience, dedication, and resilience that Rodriguez has embraced as he evolves through different facets of his practice.

Join us on 26.06 from 6pm to celebrate the opening in company of the artist & special guest Gustavo García-Villa ☀️

📍15 rue du Page, 1050, Brussels

To receive the exhibition preview, please message us here or email [email protected] to be added to the list.

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Save the date & stay tuned for more details to come !

Team EDJI 🧡

Ends today : ‘Upper Crust’ by Kevin Sabo.

The gallery will be open from 12pm to 6pm (15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels) for the last day of the exhibition, and will be closed next week as we prepare for the next one.

For inquiries : [email protected] / www.edjigallery.com

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UPPER CRUST by Kevin Sabo :

Characterized by bold patterns, vibrant fabrics, and quirky grimace on distorted bodies barely contained by their frames, Kevin Sabo’s subjects depict drag as an ongoing process of transformation. Entirely imagined and fictional, these character-style figures reference pivotal moments and influences in q***r and pop culture.

In ‘Upper Crust’, Sabo focuses on the influence of high fashion on the drag community. Inspired by the documentary ’Paris Is Burning’ and Madonna’s ‘Girlie Show’ Tour, that thrusted Vogueing into the mainstream, Sabo seeks to capture the extravagant, opulent essence of q***r admiration and vogue culture.

Beyond fashion, this series also takes a playful jab at the corporate workplace, imagining how it could be transformed through the lens of drag. Each subject, whether masculine or feminine, is dressed in extravagant, whimsical outfits, with names that mock corporate culture. Through the titles, Sabo humorously critiques what he considers absurdities of traditional corporate environments through wordplay and satirical references.

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Visit our website to discover the exhibition online: www.edjigallery.com/exhibitions/kevin-sabo

Team EDJI 🩷

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, Per My Last Email, 2024. Acrylic & pencil on canvas. Currently on view at EDJI Gallery.

More info on edjigallery.com (link in bio).

LAST WEEK: Kevin Sabo | Upper Crust

Join us until Saturday 15th of June at EDJI Gallery, 15 rue du Page in Brussels or discover the show online via our website (link in bio).

For questions or inquiries: message us here or at [email protected] 👋

See you soon !

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**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**

EDJI Gallery is excited to share additional details about its upcoming summer exhibition, opening on June 26th in Brussels. Alongside Carlos Rodriguez’s solo show, the exhibition will feature a selection of photographs by Mexican artist Gustavo García-Villa in the gallery’s second room.

This special project, marking the gallery’s first photography collaboration, will complement the theme of Carlos Rodriguez’s show by focusing on the exploration of Mexican heritage through a different medium.

Join us for the opening preview :
Wednesday 26th of June
6pm to 9pm
15 rue du Page, 1050 Brussels.

For those in NYC, head over to to discover ANIMAS (the book) at pop-up shop. All photographs in the book will be part of EDJI Gallery’s summer exhibition.

Details:
The Standard, East Village
Monday, June 3 - Saturday, June 15, Open Daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

‘Upper Crust’ by Kevin Sabo. On view until June 15th at EDJI Gallery.

Artwork details:
Left: Waspy Deluxe (2024), acrylic on canvas
Right: Scope Creep (2024), acrylic on canvas

For more information, email [email protected] or visit our website via the link in bio.

, Pure Breed, 2024. Acrylic & pencil on canvas. Currently on view at EDJI Gallery.

More info on edjigallery.com (link in bio).

Installation shots from Upper Crust by Kevin Sabo.

Artwork details:
Left: She E O (2024), acrylic on canvas
Right: 80/20 Rule (2024), acrylic on canvas

For more information, email [email protected] or visit our website via the link in bio.

EDJI Gallery is excited to announce our upcoming solo exhibition with Mexican artist Carlos Rodriguez, opening June 26th in Brussels.

Carlos Rodriguez is a figurative artist based in Mexico City. Initially trained in graphic design at the Universidad de San Luis Potosí, he transitioned from a career in advertising, as an illustrator and art director, to a professional painter.

His work explores the realms of sexual desire, gender, and identity through drawings, paintings, and ceramics that celebrate the male figure. Drawing inspiration from classical painting, naïve art, and elements of adult entertainment, his work captures the essence of men immersed in natural expressions of play and fantasy.

Over the past four years, Rodriguez has brought his art to the global stage, exhibiting in renowned galleries across New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, and Dubai. This exhibition will mark his first solo presentation in Belgium.
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We can’t wait to tell you more. In the meantime, if you’re interested in receiving a preview, send us a DM or email [email protected] to be added to the list.

‘Model Employee’ (left) | ‘Dude Diligence’ (right) | Acrylic & pencil on canvas. Part of Kevin Sabo’s current solo exhibition at EDJI Gallery in Brussels.

For more information, visit our website (link in bio 🔗) or email [email protected] to receive the full exhibition preview 💌

, 80/20 Rule, 2024. Acrylic & pencil on canvas.

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Kevin Sabo’s “80/20 Rule” offers a sharp critique of conformity and the male-dominated corporate world. The title alludes to the Pareto Principle, where 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, implying that a small, predominantly male segment of the workforce wields disproportionate power and influence within organizations.

The dark background and stark contrast of the figures accentuate the invisibility and marginalization of women and other underrepresented groups in these environments. By highlighting these uniform male figures, Sabo challenges the systemic barriers that uphold gender inequality, questioning the fairness and inclusivity of professional spaces.

In this piece, Sabo not only critiques productivity and conformity but also addresses the pressing issue of gender equality, urging viewers to reflect on who truly drives outcomes and shapes corporate culture.

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To read more about the exhibition, visit our website or email [email protected] to receive the full catalogue.