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Hypothésis by l'Atelier Benlo

Hypothésis

Atelier Benlo

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2022

Hypothesis is a fascinating sculpture representing a woman made of resin, around which a seahorse sculpted in wood is wrapped. The harmony between the two materials highlights the contrast between the softness of the female body and the organic structure of the seahorse. Wood seems to protect and surround the figure of the woman, creating a dialogue between nature and the human, between the real and the imaginary. The seahorse, a symbolic creature, accentuates the idea of protection and connection with the marine world.

This work complements pieces like Tethys, where mythology and nature are elegantly intertwined. The sinuous shape of the seahorse evokes movement and fluidity, while the female figure seems frozen in a moment of calm, almost meditative. The transparent resin and the carved wood, with their contrasting textures, bring visual depth to the work, creating an impression of lightness and gravity at the same time. Together, these elements make Hypothesis a work rich in symbolism, playing on the duality between strength and delicacy.

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Empreinte de temps n°20

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2024

Sculpture en cristal.

Pièce unique.

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Empreinte de temps n°20 par Jean-François Lemaire

Enara

Alain Mandon

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2024

Projected recycled pewter sculpture covered with gold leaf

Unique piece

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Enara by Alain Mandon

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Eric Vanel French sculptor

Eric Vanel

Eric Vanel's figurative sculptures skilfully combine reality and imagination. They are mainly made of bronze and resin. A former automotive engineer, he has acquired a remarkable technical mastery of these materials. Trained by renowned sculptors such as Grzegorz Gwiazda, Robert Bodem, Robert Bodem, Brian Booth Craig, Eudald de Juana and Philippe Seené.

Eric Vanel seeks to move the soul with his expressive sculptures. His captivating works tell stories that transport the viewer between reality and fantasy. Her favorite themes are the strength and intensity of the feminine as well as the personification of wild nature.

Inspired by ancient myths and modern literature, each sculpture is modelled in clay with a semi-flexible frame, giving formal freedom. The pose, the look and the light give each character a life and a story. The sculptures are then molded in bronze, plaster or resin, with patinas that enrich the message of the work.

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Mathieu Duvignaud artiste peintre français

Mathieu Duvignaud

Mathieu Duvignaud explore la relation et la confrontation entre l’homme et son environnement, mêlant mémoire et éphémère dans le monde contemporain. Ses œuvres, véritables journaux intimes, répondent à ses inquiétudes quotidiennes autour du rapport de force entre le monde brut et notre société moderne.

Puisant son inspiration en France et au Brésil, Mathieu utilise une palette variée de matériaux et techniques pour créer des œuvres uniques. Il a exploré des thèmes tels que le conflit entre technologies et atavismes, la notion de paysage, et a même utilisé des fourmis pour critiquer la société. Ses créations prennent des formes diverses : performances, installations, peintures abstraites faites de sel.

L’artiste nous emmène dans une dérive artistique, où chaque œuvre est une réponse à un moment précis. Cette approche errante et fluctuante se reflète dans ses œuvres, qui oscillent entre l’éphémère et la révélation des marques humaines et non humaines sur les territoires qu’il explore. Mathieu Duvignaud cartographie ainsi un témoignage actuel de notre terre, embrassant la multiplicité des interprétations et des lectures que son art déclenche.

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What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art is a mirror of our time, a rich and diverse artistic movement that questions the limits of art while reflecting current social and cultural concerns. Since the end of the Second World War, he has distinguished himself by his innovation, his commitment and the use of multiple mediums, from painting to digital art. In our galleries in La Rochelle and on Île de Ré, discover a selection of works that celebrate contemporary creativity, combining emerging talents and established artists. Explore this captivating universe through our exhibitions or online, and participate in an artistic dialogue that inspires and transforms the way we look at the world.

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