Dan Rawlings: A Better Way Forward
Current exhibition
Overview
Chenus Longhi Gallery presents “A Better Way Forward“, the new exhibition by Dan Rawlings, an artist who has been committed to an ecological approach for many years. This exhibition explores the invisibility of waste and invites reflection on the impact of our industrial and social choices.
A Glimpse into the Invisible
A passionate urban explorer, Dan Rawlings regularly ventures into abandoned industrial sites in search of forgotten metal objects. One day, he stumbles upon a place where thousands of discarded tires are piled up. This chaotic sight, a symbol of industrial recklessness, leaves an indelible mark on the artist’s mind.
In this new exhibition, Rawlings highlights a troubling truth: just because something is invisible does not mean it does not exist, and making a problem invisible does not solve it. Through his work, he questions industrial policies and the practice of burying or stockpiling waste in remote locations.
Between Visible and Invisible: The Poetry of Shadows
A Better Way Forward brings together around twenty cut-metal works: advertising panels from the automotive world, fire extinguishers, gasoline jerrycans, and a few unexpected surprises. Visitors will also rediscover his iconic series of freestanding road signs, a key part of the artist’s journey. These works cast shadows that evoke forests, revealing the invisible with striking poetry.
A Powerful Message Inspired by a Universal Symbol
The exhibition’s title borrows the slogan of the Michelin brand, delivering a subtle yet impactful critique of the automotive industry. The iconic Bibendum, a central figure in this event, becomes a witness to the contradictions in ecological discourse. The striking image of abandoned tires—a recurring element in the exhibition—leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.
Far from being a mere observation, "A Better Way Forward" is a call for awareness, where the artist invites each of us to examine our own relationship with the visible and the invisible.
PUBLIC OPENING THURSDAY 13 MARCH, 2025 FROM 6PM IN PRESENCE OF THE ARTIST
GALERIE CHENUS LONGHI116, bd Richard Lenoir, Paris 11e
Works
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400yds, 2025Hand-cut metal plate100 x 62 cm€ 7,500.00 -
50yds, 2025Hand-cut metal plate100 x 55 cm€ 7,500.00
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Acrolein, 2025Hand-cut metal jerrican48 x 35 x 16 cm€ 2,000.00
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Better Way Forward, 2025Hand-cut metal plate126 x 100 cmSold
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Catrol Oil, 2025Hand-cut metal plate87 x 46 cm€ 3,200.00
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Chevron, 2025Hand-cut metal plate93 x 94 cm€ 5,400.00
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Crysene, 2025Hand-cut metal jerrican48 x 35 x 16 cm€ 2,000.00
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DDS 03, 2023Hand-cut metal plate32 x 32 cm€ 950.00
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DDS 09, 2023Hand-cut metal plate32 x 32 cm€ 950.00
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DDS 10, 2023Hand-cut metal plate32 x 32 cm€ 950.00
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Esso Oval Logo, 2022Hand-cut metal plate125 x 180 cm€ 8,000.00
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Esso Uniflo, 2025Hand-cut metal plate88 x 68 cm€ 3,000.00
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Firebird, 2025Hand-cut metal plate94 x 91 cm€ 5,400.00
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Gasoline, 2024Hand-cut metal jerrican25 x 15,5 x 33 cm€ 1,600.00
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Get a Grip, 2025Hand-cut metal plate124 x 89 cm€ 6,000.00
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Le Rapido, 2025Hand-cut metal plate95 x 84 cm€ 5,900.00
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Max Speed 20, 2025Hand-cut metal plate94 x 59 cm€ 7,500.00
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Paraffin, 2024Hand-cut metal jerrican25 x 15,5 x 33 cm€ 1,600.00
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Slow Lorries, 2025Hand-cut metal plate102 x 62 cm€ 7,500.00
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Something Extra, 2025Hand-cut metal plate61 x 89 cmSold
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Sunray D X, 2024Hand-cut metal plate80 x 73 cm€ 3,500.00
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Time Gazonline, 2024Hand-cut metal plate92 x 68 cm€ 3,500.00
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Valvoline, 2025Hand-cut metal plate75 x 72 cm€ 3,000.00
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Vespa Service, 2025Hand-cut metal plate74 x 72 cm€ 3,000.00
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Workforce Copse, 2025Hand-cut metal plate80 x 94 cm€ 9,800.00
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Firestone, 2020Hand-cut advertising plate49 x 91 x 5 cmSold
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Racing Oil, 2023Hand-cut metal plate86 x 59 cmSold
