A journey through pastels and ephemerality.
nicolas party : Dust @Hoam Museum of art
At the Hoam Museum of Art, Party’s Dust feels like a love letter to nature, beauty, and everything fleeting. The centerpiece? A brand-new mural that transforms the space into a kaleidoscopic forest where colors breathe and shadows dance. Elsewhere, his paintings explore themes of fragility, with red forests on the brink of disaster, lone dinosaurs standing as witnesses to extinction, and mushrooms glowing like guardians of forgotten secrets. Each work feels like a conversation between the past and the present, asking us to see the world anew—even in its smallest details.
Who is nicolas party?
The magician of pastel dreamscapes
Image: Interview with Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine, portrait by Sasha Bogojev.Imagine stepping into a world where everything familiar feels slightly enchanted—trees turn blue, portraits glow in surreal hues, and even the stillness of objects hums with life. That’s the world of Nicolas Party, the Swiss artist who’s captured hearts (and eyes) worldwide. Known for his mastery of pastels and his ability to make traditional genres feel refreshingly new, Party plays with classical motifs—landscapes, portraits, and still lifes—but always with a twist. His work invites us to linger a little longer, to see not just what’s there but what’s possible.
Party’s art isn’t just beautiful—it’s a reminder of the impermanence of life. His pastel-drenched worlds are ephemeral, like a sunset you can’t quite capture. They resonate deeply, balancing whimsy with a sense of quiet urgency. And then there’s the enigma. Why does a dinosaur feel so poignant? Why does a simple portrait seem to hold a universe? Party’s works don’t just hang on walls; they stay with you, nudging at your thoughts long after you’ve left.
If you’re in Korea, this is your chance to experience Nicolas Party’s magic up close. Dust is a show that will make you see, think, and feel differently—and isn’t that what art is all about? Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his work, Party’s world is one you’ll want to visit again and again. Don’t miss it!
Exhibition info.
nicolas party : dust
Location : 38 Everland-ro, 562 beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Hoam Museum of Art, 17021 Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Date : August 31, 2024–January 19, 2025
hours : Tue - Sun 10:00am - 18:00pm
