Manon Wertenbroek

Manon Wertenbroek

BornNationalityBased In
1991SwissParis
Biography

Through the artist's material explorations, Manon Wertenbroek examines the definition of a physical form and its limits, as well as what lies beyond the skin as an envelope. In so doing, she explores the duality of skin as an element that is both singular and relational, protective and permeable. Wertenbroek is always looking for materials and ways to cross the line between sentimentality and eroticism, using materials such as latex, leather, metal clasps, lights, and piercings. Her sculptures are often disembodied, suggesting bodies without taking on volume or form. In 2017, Wertenbroek received the Swiss Art Award from the Federal Office of Culture. ...

Selected Artworks
Unwitting shell
Manon Wertenbroek
Unwitting shell, 2023
95.5 x 24 x 75cm
Ego-ideal fiction thirsty
Manon Wertenbroek
Ego-ideal fiction thirsty, 2022
46.5 x 150 x 100cm
Ego-ideal fiction undressed
Manon Wertenbroek
Ego-ideal fiction undressed, 2022
64 x 130 x 80cm
Dispars
Manon Wertenbroek
Dispars, 2023
174 x 35 x 3.5cm
Discorps
Manon Wertenbroek
Discorps, 2023
174 x 35 x 3.5cm
Pourvu que plier ne s'oppose pas à déplier
Manon Wertenbroek
Pourvu que plier ne s'oppose pas à déplier, 2023
65 x 27 x 3.5cm
Soteria
Manon Wertenbroek
Soteria, 2024
130 x 37 x 10cm
Transfix strategy
Manon Wertenbroek
Transfix strategy, 2024
100 x 24 x 10cm
Caution’s cave, warning waves
Manon Wertenbroek
Caution’s cave, warning waves, 2024
49 x 38 x 8cm
Neck breeze
Manon Wertenbroek
Neck breeze, 2024
175 x 110 x 6cm
The limit of almost
Manon Wertenbroek
The limit of almost, 2024
50 x 175 x 10cm
Love’s cave, deep waves
Manon Wertenbroek
Love’s cave, deep waves, 2024
49 x 38 x 8cm
Serious pleasure
Manon Wertenbroek
Serious pleasure, 2024
100 x 24 x 7cm
Gallery Representation
Awards
Swiss Art Awards2021
Swiss Art Awards2021
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