Exihibition Catalogue
Galerie Lahumière, Paris, France
Year: 2011
Texts: Roger Leloup, Domitille d’Orgeval, Jaky Ferrand
Languages: Francaise, English
63pp. | 21x28cm.
Publisher: Éditions Lahumière
The catalogue provides a substantial overview of the French artist’s work and its place within the tradition of geometric abstraction. With texts by Roger Leloup, Domitille d’Orgeval, and Jaky Ferrand, the publication brings together twenty-six colour reproductions across sixty-three pages, with texts presented in both French and English.
From an editorial perspective, the catalogue also reflects a distinctive material feature typical of Lahumière publications: it is produced as a set of loose sheets gathered in a folder. Positioned between a portfolio and a traditional book, this format—frequently used by the gallery—allows each reproduction to be viewed almost as an autonomous plate. Such a presentation echoes a publishing tradition closely associated with the dissemination of abstract and concrete art, where the visual independence of the work is carefully preserved.
The selection of reproductions documents key aspects of Prosi’s artistic research. Born in Metz in 1936, the artist developed a rigorous visual language grounded in geometric structures and dynamic spatial relationships. His compositions explore the interaction of planes, lines, and chromatic contrasts, creating complex tensions within the pictorial field while maintaining a remarkable sense of balance and clarity.
Across the works reproduced in the catalogue, subtle shifts in proportion, structure, and colour reveal a methodical and reflective approach to painting. Beneath their apparent simplicity, these compositions unfold as carefully constructed systems in which geometry becomes a vehicle for visual rhythm and spatial dynamism.
The accompanying essays situate Prosi’s work within the broader context of post-war geometric abstraction while emphasising the singularity of his approach. They highlight both the intellectual rigour of his formal investigations and the perceptual sensitivity that underlies his treatment of colour and structure.
Despite its concise format, Henri Prosi (2011) stands as a carefully conceived editorial object. Faithful to the tradition of Éditions Lahumière, the catalogue combines scholarly reflection, graphic clarity, and a loose-leaf presentation that reinforces the autonomy of each image, resulting in a sober and elegant publication devoted to the work of one of the notable figures of contemporary geometric abstraction.