Fabrice Langlade's "Haiku #1" presents a monochromatic relief featuring a simplistic, yet poignant scene of a human figure interacting with a deer and flowers, all crafted in smooth, flowing forms. The minimalist approach reduces the elements to their essence, resembling a familiar yet unsettling tableau. The style is reminiscent of folk art, emphasizing the themes of nature and humanity's connection to it. Langlade’s exploration of scale and recognizable motifs invites viewers to delve into a nostalgic yet ambiguous realm, allowing the piece to resonate through its subtle complexity and timeless familiarity. ...
French sculptor Fabrice Langlade began his artistic practice by drawing from images and found objects he had collected—figures in postcards found lying at the bottom of drawers, almanacs containing forgotten or disused knowledge, and frequently replicated or recognizable images. The stereotypical worlds, motifs, and frequently utilized representations of things are a key source of inspiration for Langlade. In his current practice, he still draws on this fascination with the decorative, but also explores the monumental at the core of his work. Through rescaling, translating, and material transpositions, Langlade’s world is one of clichés—something familiar yet uncanny, leaving us disconcerted by the work. Our attention is captured by his imagery; we are drawn into his world and its sense of time. Langlade’s work becomes clearer over time as our eyes construct the space in which the works exist. ...
