The artwork features a striking, three-dimensional sculptural composition in gray, pink, and gold tones. The central figure appears to be a fantastical, winged creature with an open, expressive mouth, surrounded by organic, shell-like forms. The overall composition creates a sense of depth and movement, with a strong emphasis on texture and intricate detailing. The artist's use of mixed media and sculptural techniques adds depth and complexity to the piece, which seems to evoke themes of the natural world and the imagination. The historical context and the artist's specific intentions behind this work are not entirely clear, but the piece invites the viewer to engage with its striking visual elements and enigmatic symbolism. ...
Jean-Marie Appriou imagines speculative futures and utopian worlds by constructing vast and imposing yet intricate and technically impressive sculptures from an array of materials including bronze, glass, aluminium, wax and clay. As if they are figments plucked from fantastical dreams, the works and worlds Appriou conjurs include beings loaded with symbolism. From snakes and huge horse heads to seahorses and sharks, Appriou’s cast of protagonists is mystical and mythical. He combines these beings with representations of Japanese Ama divers, beekeepers and crop gatherers, who symbolise discovery, germination and new life. By summoning future visions with creatures taken from myth and legend, Appriou combines past, future and imagined, weaving new narratives that transcend time, truth and terrain.
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Galerie Perrotin is an international contemporary art gallery founded in Paris in 1990 by Emmanuel Perrotin. Known for its bold and ambitious programming, the gallery represents a wide range of established and emerging artists working across sculpture, painting, installation, performance, and new media. With spaces in major cities worldwide, Perrotin presents solo and group exhibitions that often engage with cultural, political, and experimental themes. Alongside its exhibitions, the gallery develops public programs, publications, and collaborations that aim to make contemporary art accessible to a broader audience. ...
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