Blue

The exhibition "Blue" at Thaddaeus Ropac Marais, Paris, showcases Sean Scully's exploration of the color blue and its significance in his artistic practice. The exhibition features nine "Wall of Light" paintings rendered in various shades of blue on copper, each intended as an evocation of memory and place. Scully's connection to blue dates back to his childhood, recalling a "cerulean blue" bicycle as a formative memory that he believes marked his entry into art.

The "Wall of Light" works are characterized by their luminous copper grounds and expressive brushwork, allowing underlying colors to glow through and the copper to shimmer, creating an internal luminescence. The exhibition also includes a large-scale "Landline" series painting on aluminum, which explores horizons and landscapes through geometric abstraction. Scully's work is noted for its emotional depth and engagement with art history, referencing painters like Picasso and Matisse.