Opera Gallery London is currently presenting a two-artist exhibition pairing the sculptural works of Dutch artist Pieter Obels with the paintings of French-Chinese artist Feng Xiao-Min. Running through 5 July 2026 and coinciding with London Gallery Weekend, the exhibition marks Feng’s first major UK exhibition and Obels’ first London exhibition in a decade. Though working in markedly different mediums, the visual artists share a deep sensitivity to material.
Hailing from Kruisland, Obels uses Corten steel to shape suspended sculptures, using an industrial material to craft forms that appear light and ribbon-like. Working intuitively without the use of preliminary designs, he draws inspiration from natural growth patterns of tree branches and botanical forms.
In contrast, Feng Xiao-Min’s paintings explore light, material and perception through layered pigments and tonal shifts. Influenced by Chinese calligraphy and Western abstraction, his contemplative canvases invite viewers into a slower, more reflective mode of looking.
Opera Gallery’s exhibition highlights the two unique artistic languages united by a shared exploration of balance, lightness and transformation. It is on view at 65-66 New Bond Street, London W1S 1RW.
