Marit Harte
Dutch abstract artist Marit Harte translates the raw power of nature into abstract sculptural artworks that balance simplicity and intensity. Nestled deep within a UNESCO Natura 2000 World Heritage landscape, she does not merely observe nature—she exists within it. An autodidact, Harte has developed a distinct visual language through years of experimentation, learning directly from the materials themselves.
Her three-dimensional paintings, mirrors, and sculptures embody the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability, power and fragility. With each unique piece she aims to evoke a sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Harte works with a unique mix of materials she discovered through extensive experimentation, often incorporating discarded and reclaimed elements. Her process is repetitive and meditative—layering, drying, sanding—allowing textures and depth to emerge organically. She embraces imperfection as a testament to time and transformation. Her creations do not demand attention, but command a quiet reckoning. In their presence, time slows. In their textures, the elements whisper. In their stillness, they are an ode to Mother Nature.
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SECOND NATURE
March 27 - April 23, 2026Dernier Cri announces Second Nature, the gallery’s second exhibition. Opening to the public on Friday, March 27th, this show brings together new work by artists and designers who arrived at their practice after first pursuing careers in other fields—from owning an independent record shop and working at Apple in the early days of iTunes to careers in e-commerce merchandising, fashion photography, executive search, and public relations. Though their paths to the studio were unconventional, their work emerged not as a departure but as a natural evolution.Read more -
Unveiling the Inaugural Exhibition: NIGHT SHIFT
January 29 - March 5, 2026Unfolding in the dark depths of winter, Night Shift gathers works united by a single premise: each is rendered entirely in black. For this debut, Dernier Cri founder Michael McGraw has commissioned a select group of artists and designers to create new work in which darkness becomes both subject and medium. A study in how absence reveals presence, these pieces explore the artistry of restraint, illuminating how form, texture, and light shift within the limits of a single hue.Read more

