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 WertenbroekUnwitting shell, 202395.5 x 24 x 75cm8500 EUR
Ego-ideal fiction thirsty
Manon WertenbroekEgo-ideal fiction thirsty, 202246.5 x 150 x 100cm12000 EUR
Ego-ideal fiction undressed
Manon WertenbroekEgo-ideal fiction undressed, 202264 x 130 x 80cm12000 EUR
Dispars
Manon WertenbroekDispars, 2023174 x 35 x 3.5cmPrice on Request
Discorps
Manon WertenbroekDiscorps, 2023174 x 35 x 3.5cm12000 EUR
Pourvu que plier ne s'oppose pas à déplier
Manon WertenbroekPourvu que plier ne s'oppose pas à déplier, 202365 x 27 x 3.5cm7000 EUR
Soteria
Manon WertenbroekSoteria, 2024130 x 37 x 10cm8500 EUR
Transfix strategy
Manon WertenbroekTransfix strategy, 2024100 x 24 x 10cm6000 EUR
Caution’s cave, warning waves
Manon WertenbroekCaution’s cave, warning waves, 202449 x 38 x 8cm5000 EUR
Neck breeze
Manon WertenbroekNeck breeze, 2024175 x 110 x 6cmPrice on Request
The limit of almost
Manon WertenbroekThe limit of almost, 202450 x 175 x 10cmPrice on Request
Love’s cave, deep waves
Manon WertenbroekLove’s cave, deep waves, 202449 x 38 x 8cm5000 EUR
Serious pleasure
Manon WertenbroekSerious pleasure, 2024100 x 24 x 7cm6000 EUR
Gallery Representation
Awards
Swiss Art Awards2021