PHILIPPE HALABURDA
WORKS ON PAPER
PHILIPPE HALABURDA 2013–2016
“My style is a graphic game of lines, strokes, colors, repetitions…it oscillates between binary opposites: imagination and observation, lucidity and frenzy,” writes Halaburda. “It blurs the boundaries between painting, drawing, and writing, while preserving a high degree of love for the colors.” – Philippe Halaburda
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Phlippe Halaburda Imaginary Mindscapes Featured at The Lionheart Gallery New Exhibition opens on July 8, 2016 through September 1, 2016 June 3, 2016, Pound Ridge, New York – French artist Philippe Halaburda hails from Aix-en-Provence, and the playful vibrant colors in his work echo the bright primary hues and sunlight of this region. For the past few months he has been making art in New York City, which he credits with lending more minimalism and deeper tones to his recent palette. His art can be found in collections, homes, and offices throughout Europe, North America, Canada, and Australia. Although abstract, Halaburda’s paintings explore the universal themes of love, personal crisis, beauty, and death, playing out in sprawling and imaginary urban maps and landscapes. The artist sees his canvases as springboards for building mental architecture. Exploring interactions between shapes and lines, he forms “art topographies” that explore social tensions and relationships instead of addresses and landmarks. Using acrylic paints, Halaburda makes patterns that look like cities seen from high above—in fact, his process is to paint on canvasses that lie flat on the floor. The geographies he creates are intricate and meticulous, yet emotionally charged, and become maps of passions, ideas, and dreams. The artist professes a spontaneity and expressiveness that is evident in the marks he makes: lines that might be partial letters or numbers, large washes of paint, smaller shapes spiraling out that seem like fragments of earth or machinery. To achieve this range in his work, Halaburda has experimented with unusual studio tools, including replacing paintbrushes with rubber spatulas to create clean shapes and smooth, even applications of pigment. “My style is a graphic game of lines, strokes, colors, repetitions…it oscillates between binary opposites: imagination and observation, lucidity and frenzy,” writes Halaburda. “It blurs the boundaries between painting, drawing, and writing, while preserving a high degree of love for the colors.” And the colors jubilantly shine in each composition, especially given Halaburda’s skillful manipulation of acrylic paint to make it appear translucent one moment, rich and opaque the next. As Lionheart Gallery Director Susan Grissom notes, “Philippe’s paintings are like imaginative aerial views that have a strong sense of place...he creates wonderful new worlds on a monumental scale.”
WORKS ON PAPER
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A Casin Zomer Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Awanto Casset Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Azieru Triibe Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Beach Distortion Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Cayce Lotu Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Crocodile Peall Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Damaso Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Desognaa Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Elgant Krokayy Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Endorfin Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Filss Araskan Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Loner Buria Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Mineap Joich Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Moaner Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Mouse or Pola Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Narbut Bonda Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Para the Hispte Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Parelie Ghost Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Safari Voltaire Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Tenampa Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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The Humpii Scribb Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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They Know Wiennus Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Topyseaq Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Void Ghanta Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Why Jel Tohpp Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 41” x 30”
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Aacetabuulan Arrhay Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Awwkardd Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Boddhii Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Cheenpo Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Deese Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Ellnaar Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Loqquens Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Naddurr Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Saffron Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Syylin Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Aacetabuulan Verrore Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop B Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop C Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop D Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop E Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop G Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop H Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop I Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop K Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop L Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Caniis Miror Cassiiop M Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cityy – 4th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 5th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 12th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 23rd Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 24th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 25th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 47th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 50th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 87th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cityy – 125th Street Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 16” x 12”
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Cuuntacch Straao 1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 2 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 3 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 4 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 5 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 6 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Cuuntacch Straao 7 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Blaau Cb Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Blaau D1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Blaau E1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Ree A1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Ree B1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Ree D1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Ree E1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Yeelo A1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Esipii Saroitaa Yeelo C1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Hiivernn 2018 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Hiivernn 2022 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Hiivernn 2028 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Hiivernn 2032 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Hiivernn 2038 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 11 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 22 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 33 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 44 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 55 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 66 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 77 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 88 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Stuyyvesaan 99 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 1 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 2 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 3 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 4 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 5 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 6 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 7 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uppstaat Plaiin 8 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 100 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 200 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 300 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 400 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 500 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 600 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 700 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 800 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
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Uuser Urrba 1000 Acrylic, Felt Tip and Colored Pencil on Paper 26” x 20”
This catalogue was published to accompany the Philippe Halaburda Summer Exhibition at The Lionheart Gallery. Philippe Halaburda July 2013 – September 1, 2016 All images copyright of the artist. Images of the works are reproduced courtesy of the artist and The Lionheart Gallery. Curated by Susan Grissom Designed by Chelsea Walsh Essay by Tori Rysz All rights reserved. No part of this book may be produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission in writing of the copyright holder and The Lionheart Gallery.
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