In Loïc Blairon's "Ten," the artwork features a hand holding a delicate starfish against a textured background of rocks and sand, with soft, earthy tones enhancing the tactile sensation. The image captures a close-up, highlighting the contrast between the intricate sea creature and human touch. Blairon employs a minimalist style, emphasizing the dialogue between natural elements and human interaction. This piece reflects Blairon's exploration of mundane objects and their transformative potential, inviting viewers to explore the interplay between containment and content, as commonly seen in his inventive sculptural practice. ...
Loïc Blairon is a self-taught artist who works primarily in sculpture. Often working with poor, banal objects, his practice is often characterized by a post-minimalist language. The notion of the box is a recurring element in his work, in which he experiments with the dialectical properties of this object: it can be seen as both container and content in itself. By playing with scale and content, Blairon allows the viewer to inhabit and physically experience his work. Everyday objects are staged to expand and complicate. In addition to his sculptures and installations, Blairon's work includes experimental music and performed lectures. More recently, the artist has begun to make films. ...
