International Contemporary Art Fair, The autumn edition
LOCATION: Art3F, Paris, France
International Contemporary Art Fair, Paris, France
22>24 SEPTEMBER 2023 | Porte de Versailles
Art3f moves the lines of traditional contemporary art dealer fairs, giving these cultural events a human and warm side. Without code, without prejudice and uninhibited, Art3f is a clever mix between favorite art, affordable art and the most beautiful artistic representation of the moment.
With a strong majority of artists selected by a selection committee (galleries will also be present), art enthusiasts and collectors will be able to meet the artists live and share their unique universes with them . A unique opportunity to unearth new talent and discover the stars of tomorrow! Among these many talents (painters, sculptors, photographers…), Art3f discoveries, the young international contemporary guard but also established artists and prestigious works. What emotions and sharing to come! Because life goes on and optimism takes back its rights, because you have to be positive, drink, eat, have fun, marvel, art beeing an excellent remedy!
<<< The Art3F exhibition in Paris, autumn edition, from September 22nd to 24th, 2023, was not only an exhibition destination for me but also a moment to celebrate my artistic journey and my 44th birthday – a string of “moments” with a wide spectrum of personal experiences, emotions, and feelings. The universe gave me the opportunity to feel deep gratitude and blessings in a place where art takes center stage, and beauty shines in every corner. It was like a gift on my path to BECOMING.
The preparation for the exhibition itself brought a mix of contradictory emotions. The stress of organizing the journey and the exhibition down to the smallest details, along with the anticipation of the exhibition itself, challenged me deeply. My journey to and from Paris in a 3.5-ton, 7-meter-long, 3.2-meter-high camper van revealed facets of myself that I now look upon with exuberance and pride. A sense of harmony in a “small” refuge on four wheels, a “silent mentor” that taught me to trust my creative strength and provided not only independence but also a connection to myself and nature—a space where my paintings, music, and thoughts were my faithful companions.
Sometimes all it takes is a journey with an open heart to discover untapped sources of inspiration and power within ourselves. Thus, Paris was for me not only a charming city where I exhibited my works but also a powerful metaphor for personal transformation, an essential lesson about not sacrificing my authenticity to meet others’ expectations or conform to predetermined patterns. Paris reinforced my belief in courageously expressing my own vision and pursuing my passions in complete harmony with my authentic self.
I exhibited with a heart full of gratitude. The series of paintings that I felt viscerally and named “Becoming,” with canvases where I found myself in every brushstroke and every shade, marks the beginning of my artistic journey—a series that brings to the forefront echoes of my untamed soul’s passion.
I am grateful for every experience and every person who has been with me on this journey. Whether they were a guiding light or a life lesson, they have all made valuable contributions to who I am today.
In a world rich in colors and forms, where souls continually manifest in darkness and light, I hope this story inspires other souls to discover their own potential, their own BECOMING, and explore the power deep within themselves. >>>
ANTONINA SOFIA SOCIU
