Featuring smaller versions of many of his public artworks and some uniquely made for this scale, the exhibition managed still to enliven the room and space Rivoli Fine Art provided for Jefrë. Public art is not new to Paris as it is where iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Arch de Triomphe can be found. And so, Jefrë understands how Europeans receive and engage with these artworks daily. In this European debut, Jefrë’s philosophy of making public art more site-specific (meaning it reflects the city’s culture in a more figurative approach) differentiates him as an artist and separates his works from the rest.
“The smaller-scale versions help one appreciate my larger works, which means understanding how it manages the space it was given, its visual and textural components,” Jefrë said.
The artist explained that his works complement the architectural elements, space, and materiality of their locations. They were also made with inviting access paths to be approachable for passersby and the cities’ residents.
