Galerie j/ is pleased to present "Lounging at Asclepieion", a group exhibition that offers a reflective exploration of healing, sanctuary, and personal transformation. The title of the exhibition draws its inspiration from ancient Greek, which refers to a healing temple dedicated to Asclepius, the first doctor-demigod in Greek mythology. This exhibition seeks to create a modern-day sanctuary where art serves as a source of restoration and introspection.

Featuring works by Chloé Macary-Carney, Simona Mihaela Stoia, and Yizhi Wan, the exhibition weaves together distinct artistic practices and invites visitors to step into a modern sanctuary for reflection and renewal. Through the diverse mediums of painting, drawing, installation, and textile works, the artists offer unique interpretations of how we seek solace and connection in a world that often feels fragmented.

Chloé Macary-Carney, a French-American artist, delves into the paradoxes of New Age communities and rituals in her work. Drawing from her research on New Age spaces for self-healing, Macary-Carney’s pieces reinterpret everyday objects as opportunities for spiritual contemplation. These works invite viewers to reflect on the role of sacredness in their daily lives, blending domestic objects with the quiet rituals of self-care.

Romanian artist Simona Mihaela Stoia transports us to a sensory world of nature and memory through her abstract oil paintings. Her richly textured works evoke the landscapes of her childhood spent in the mountainous regions of Romania. Stoia's paintings, such as those in this exhibition, draw upon vivid and carefully constructed color palettes that immerse viewers in a world where forests, skies, and animals exist beyond the limitations of time.

Yizhi Wan, a Paris-based Chinese artist, explores themes of exile and displacement. His practice involves collecting abandoned furniture and repairing it with bread, a fragile yet evocative material that mirrors the experiences of immigrants. His works question the tenuous nature of belonging, using bread as a metaphorical prosthesis for what is lost or missing. Wan’s delicate yet powerful interventions highlight the vulnerabilities of both displaced people and neglected objects, sparking reflection on the societal margins where both exist.

Together, these artists create a collective meditation on healing—whether it be through reclaiming domestic spaces, reconnecting with nature, or navigating the complex realities of exile. "Lounging at Asclepieion” offers a moment of calm in today’s paradox-laden world, invites viewers to reflect on their own processes of self-care and the spaces, objects, and relationships they turn to for comfort.