“To Roll, to Crease, to Fold” presents an exploration of movement, drawing, and the act of creation, featuring the works of Marion Delaporte and Alex Palenski. Inspired by Richard Serra’s “Verblist,” this exhibition delves into the relationship between gesture, sculpture, and process. Marion & Alex present a range of works from sculpture to drawings, inviting viewers to contemplate the choreography inherent in the creative act.

Marion Delaporte, an artist and architect based between London and Luxembourg, finds inspiration in dance notations and gestures. Her work explores the translation of two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional metal sculptures, creating a dialogue between line and form. Marion aims to build in the same way one would dance in a space, translating the fluidity and dynamism of movement into architectural sculptures.

Subtile is glad to host Marion again, following the launch of her captivating “Cocoon” lamps in March 2023, which fascinated a wide audience.

Marion Delaporte @Subtile Gallery

Alex Palenski, defining himself as both a constructor and metal artisan, is passionate about the materials he employs. Steel, aluminum, brass, and copper are cut, folded, hammered, welded, polished, and patinated, revealing his constant quest to refine his art. Alex’s kinetic sculptures capture the subtle movements of air and light, reflecting his fascination with balance, leverage, and mass. Inspired by Calder, his crafts delicate yet structurally sound mobiles that grace collections worldwide.

Alex Palenski in his atelier in Paris

Alex will exhibit for the second time in our gallery, after the success of his exhibition in November 2021.

Outdoor Mobile installed in Gordes

“Play of Shapes”, Designed in collaboration with French sculptor Alex Palenski for Piaget, kinetic table clock

Together, Marion & Alex’s work offers a unique perspective on the artistic process, highlighting the intersection of drawing, sculpture, and the body in motion.

The exhibition opens on September 18, 2025 and runs through till October 12, 2025. We invite you to join us for the vernissage in the presence of the artists on Thursday 18 September, from 6pm – 9pm