Bloom (Hot water / how do we keep going without shtting down or hardening into shells of ourselves), 202250 x 30 x 30cmSign in to view price
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mixed media in plexiglas vitrine, on wooden plinth: old copper hot water bo!les, crab skeletons crabs, volcanic rock, pink stone, fern, seaweed, salt, various chemical solutionsmor charpentier
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The artwork features a striking visual composition with contrasting elements. The central focus is a pair of rusted metal canisters, their weathered surfaces complemented by vibrant green vines that seem to emerge from within. The overall palette is muted, with shades of brown, black, and green, creating a sense of decay and growth in tension. The sculptural arrangement, enclosed within a clear glass frame, suggests a contemplation of the relationship between nature and industry, as well as the cyclical nature of life and entropy. Through this thoughtful juxtaposition of materials and forms, the artist invites the viewer to ponder the interconnected narratives of the natural and the man-made. ...
Rejecting any hierarchy between the human and the non-human, the visible and the non-visible, the artist explores in a continuous flow of metamorphoses the macro and microscopic relationships we have with our environment. The artist calls our attention to the fragility of the ecosystem of which we are a part, highlighting the importance of an ecological and holistic mindframe for the continuation of human life.
Bianca Bondi uses both chemistry and the occult sciences to question our representations and reconsider our notions of rituals and beliefs, of cycles with an emphasis on rebirth and regeneration . The artist experiments with specifically chosen natural elements to examine what intrinsic properties, or “energy”, by diverse cultures they are said to possess, and how this energy can be channeled and eventually activated. The artist’s approach unfolds in monumental and immersive site specific installations as well as in two-dimensional works and sculptural installations. ...
Established in Paris since 2010, mor charpentier represents both emerging and well-established artists whose conceptual practices are anchored in social realities, history and the politics of contrasting geographic regions. By promoting international practices, the gallery aims to broaden the knowledge of crucial debates of the present. A significant inaugural show with Colombian master, Oscar Muñoz, fulfilled a void in the French artistic scene by broadening the spectrum of origins, subjects and identities in the art market. Ever since, a growing number of major international artists have joined the gallery. Coming from different generations and global backgrounds, they all share a commitment to either political, feminist, post-colonial, queer or human rights causes. Amongst them are Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Teresa Margolles, Chen Ching-Yuan, Liliana Porter, Bouchra Khalili, Carlos Motta, Hajra Waheed, and more. Equal gender representation and diversity is also part of the gallery goals, with half of the represented artists being women. In 2021 mor charpentier opened a second exhibition space in Bogotá. This expansion was driven to expand the reach of the gallery program to new publics and encourage artists to explore new territories. It consolidated a long-term bond with the Latin American art scene and the international projection of the gallery. ...
