Past Sense

Artplex Gallery is excited to present “Past Sense", a captivating exhibition featuring the evocative works of celebrated artists Mark Acetelli and Marco Schmidli.

"Past Sense" delves into the emotional resonance of memories—how they fade and reappear, leaving an indelible mark on our present lives. Mark Acetelli and Marco Schmidli, each with their distinct artistic styles, transform intangible emotions into rich, visual experiences that invite viewers to connect deeply with their own reflections on time and the past. The artists explore the essence of memory, capturing its fleeting, layered nature—where moments of clarity emerge amidst the haze of time. Deeply personal reflections are transformed into universal narratives, offering visitors an evocative journey into the beauty and bittersweetness of remembering.

Mark Acetelli's ethereal works are layered with intricate textures and muted tones punctuated by moments of light and vibrancy. His abstract compositions evoke the fleeting clarity of cherished memories, where the past is simultaneously vivid and obscured. Through his masterful use of layering and movement, Acetelli captures the emotions tied to recollection, creating pieces that resonate with viewers on a deeply personal level.

Acetelli's paintings may go through multiple incarnations with the past lying just beneath the surface, adding to its overall dimension and depth. In his work, the artist seeks to evoke a feeling rather than depict a defined image. He uses primarily oils and encaustics to create thickly layered canvases with emotive bursts of color. His works show a world where imagination and reality come together. His original artworks have been exhibited and treasured by celebrities and notable art collectors worldwide.

Marco Schmidli’s work centers on the tactile qualities of memory, exploring the beauty found in imperfection and transience. His muted color palettes and aged, weathered surfaces convey a sense of quiet reflection, as though time itself has left its mark on each piece. Schmidli’s use of contrast—balancing light with shadow, smoothness with roughness—mirrors the duality of nostalgia, evoking both comfort and longing.

Marco Schmidli's artistic oeuvre is distinguished by its sensitive surfaces and subtle textures. Renowned for his mastery of color application, he has developed specialized techniques, exploring infinite possibilities in the application and layering of paint onto surfaces. Often crafting his own tools for this purpose, Schmidli's paintings reflect nearly five decades of painting experience. His creative process melds a combination of an open-minded approach with an intuitive and resourceful stance toward art.

Curated to evoke introspection, Past Sense invites viewers into a thoughtfully designed space where memory becomes tangible. The exhibition offers a dynamic conversation between Schmidli’s layered abstraction and Acetelli’s textured stillness, creating a harmonious exploration of the universal human experience of remembering and longing.