Sylvie Curty, a self-taught photographer and ceramist, draws inspiration from natural forces to create unique ceramic sculptures. Her works depict poetic underwater worlds hidden inside raw spheres marked by erosion and storms. She sculpts volcanic surfaces, evoking lunar craters or parched lands, creating an impression of landscapes that are both familiar and fantastical.
Influenced by her experiences diving in Mexican cenotes, Sylvie explores the fragility of hidden ecosystems. Her deeply evocative creations invite us to reflect on the vulnerability of our planet and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
Born in 1963 in Valenciennes, Yann Kempen is a French artist. He graduated from the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in his hometown in 1986, obtaining his DNSEP (Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique).
Yann Kempen's work is deeply rooted in childhood memories and popular cultural references. Among other things, he explores the world of iconic brands such as Michelin, La Vache qui rit and Banania, which he reinterprets on his canvases through vintage logos. His work also focuses on the myth of superheroes: Hulk, Superman, Shadow and Wonder Woman, whom he sometimes depicts in a fragmented and stylised manner, with exaggerated proportions reminiscent of the aesthetics of comic books and comics.
A significant influence on his career was his trip to Japan, where he was deeply inspired by manga culture. It was at this point that he began painting portraits of women in a decidedly manga style, while working with the material to give his works a lively and dynamic texture.
Formally, his canvases are characterised by a deliberately raw approach to the background, a choice that evokes the quality of the paper used in early editions of manga and popular works. Yann Kempen uses patinated acrylic on a variety of formats to make his creations as vibrant as they are authentic.
Acquérir une œuvre, c’est inscrire dans son patrimoine une expérience esthétique et émotionnelle unique.
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