Corridor Contemporary

As we approach the opening of Beauty is Deceptive, the first solo exhibition of Edit Ben Gida, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of a new series of oval paintings from the show.

Aurelia II and Aurelia I, 2026
Oil on wood
80 x 60 cm.

Inspired by the world of insects, these works challenge our attachment to facial features and conventional notions of beauty. One figure appears upside down, reflecting how in nature survival, adaptation, and transformation matter more than appearance. Surrounded by vivid reds and delicate wing-like forms, the paintings invite us to look beyond the surface and question what truly defines identity and beauty.

The oval format, historically associated with Renaissance and Victorian portraiture, was often reserved for idealized beauty, nobility, and remembrance. By placing hybrid human-insect figures within this traditional frame, Ben Gida creates a dialogue between classical ideals and contemporary questions of belonging, transformation, and perception.

Beauty is Deceptive
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 11, 8 PM

In collaboration with Pelter Winery.

On the upper floor of the gallery you can explore a curated selection of works by different artists.
Today’s focus is on Alec Demarco’s “Gun and Flower”
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