The Facts
On October 19, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac released a feature on Jordan Casteel ahead of her autumn exhibition "Winter Sun" at the gallery's Marais space in Paris. Casteel describes being drawn to Hilma af Klint's 1919 watercolor "Convolvulus arvensis (Field Bindweed), Monotropa hypopitys (Pinesap)" from the Nature Studies portfolio, which combines botanical drawing with esoteric diagrams. She notes that af Klint's work, which ascribes a spirit to each specimen, mirrors her own method of synthesizing multiple observations and memories. Casteel, known for luminous large-scale portraits, also reflects on how becoming a mother in April 2026 has sharpened her attention to detail and care.
The Signal
Casteel's engagement with af Klint's botanical studies signals a deepening of her practice beyond portraiture, embracing still life and landscape with the same intimate scrutiny. For collectors, "Winter Sun" offers a chance to see a celebrated contemporary artist expanding her range, while the gallery's focus on process and inspiration underscores Thaddaeus Ropac's commitment to contextualizing its artists' work within art historical lineages.
- Artists: Jordan Casteel, Hilma af Klint
- People: Laura Allsop
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Locations: Paris
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