Genet Génie
Genet Génie

Alan Belcher

Genet Génie, 2020 ⌀70cmSign in to view price
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Material
huile « indigo » sur 501s, en toile selvedge brut, rapiécés et brodés à la main
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The image depicts a close-up view of a heavily textured and distressed denim fabric. The composition is dominated by an intricate web-like pattern of intersecting gold threads or stitching that creates a striking visual effect against the dark indigo background. The irregular, crisscrossing lines and the worn, faded appearance suggest a sense of decay and weathering, lending the piece a gritty, industrial aesthetic. The overall visual style and the use of unconventional materials and techniques likely reflect an experimental, avant-garde approach characteristic of contemporary art practices. ...

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Artist
Alan Belcher
B.1957, Canadian

Alan Belcher’s conceptual practice is multi-layered and object-oriented, blending wit, precision, and material sensibility. Recognized early on for pioneering a tactile fusion of photography and object-making, his work consistently demonstrates a transparency of vision and simplicity of fabrication. Belcher approaches complex subjects with sharp directness and deep sensitivity to materials. Humor and a subtle Pop sensibility permeate much of his work, providing a light yet incisive perspective on contemporary culture. His serial productions often transform familiar objects or motifs into unexpected sculptural forms, prompting viewers to reconsider how meaning is shaped through presentation and repetition. Belcher’s practice remains hands-on, experimental, and closely attuned to the interplay between image and object, surface and depth. Across decades, he has maintained a dynamic and challenging body of work that reflects both conceptual rigor and playful subversion. His commitment to reimagining the everyday has secured his place as a distinctive and influential voice in contemporary art. ...

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