Opera Gallery London is presenting a two-artist exhibition, Feng Xiao-Min | Pieter Obels, from 4 June to 5 July 2026, as part of London Gallery Weekend (5–7 June). This show marks a significant milestone for both artists: it is the first major UK exhibition for Feng Xiao-Min and the first London exhibition in a decade for Pieter Obels. The exhibition brings together two distinct artistic practices that share a strong focus on material exploration while differing in expression and sensibility. Feng Xiao-Min, based in Fontainebleau, France, presents atmospheric abstract paintings characterized by soft tonal transitions and a meditative, almost spiritual...
Opera Gallery London is presenting a two-artist exhibition, Feng Xiao-Min | Pieter Obels, from 4 June to 5 July 2026, as part of London Gallery Weekend (5–7 June). This show marks a significant milestone for both artists: it is the first major UK exhibition for Feng Xiao-Min and the first London exhibition in a decade for Pieter Obels.
The exhibition brings together two distinct artistic practices that share a strong focus on material exploration while differing in expression and sensibility. Feng Xiao-Min, based in Fontainebleau, France, presents atmospheric abstract paintings characterized by soft tonal transitions and a meditative, almost spiritual quality. His works evoke a sense of stillness and introspection, inviting viewers to engage emotionally and contemplatively with the canvas.
In contrast, Pieter Obels, who works in Tilburg in the Netherlands, showcases sculptures made from Corten steel. His practice emphasizes structure, balance, and physical presence. Obels’ works are grounded, tactile, and architectural, highlighting the weight and durability of the material while exploring spatial relationships.
Despite these differences, the pairing creates a thoughtful dialogue between painting and sculpture, lightness and solidity, and abstraction and form. The exhibition underscores how two artists working in different cultural and geographic contexts can nonetheless share a deep commitment to materiality and artistic exploration.
