Discorps

Manon Wertenbroek

Discorps, 2023174 x 35 x 3.5cmSign in to view price
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upcycled leather mounted on wood, palladium plated brass, stainless steel piercingsLo Brutto Stahl
Description
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This contemporary artwork features a long, vertical rectangular panel in a muted pink hue. The surface is heavily textured, with intricate, ruched patterns creating a dynamic, three-dimensional effect. The overall composition is symmetrical and minimalist, emphasizing the materiality and tactile qualities of the fabric. The artist's intention appears to be exploring the expressive potential of textiles and highlighting the sensual, sculptural nature of drapery and folds. This work exemplifies the artist's distinctive style, which often incorporates soft, pliable materials to create contemplative, abstract pieces that challenge traditional perceptions of form and surface. ...

Manon Wertenbroek
Artist
Manon Wertenbroek
B.1991, Swiss

Through the artist's material explorations, Manon Wertenbroek examines the definition of a physical form and its limits, as well as what lies beyond the skin as an envelope. In so doing, she explores the duality of skin as an element that is both singular and relational, protective and permeable. Wertenbroek is always looking for materials and ways to cross the line between sentimentality and eroticism, using materials such as latex, leather, metal clasps, lights, and piercings. Her sculptures are often disembodied, suggesting bodies without taking on volume or form. In 2017, Wertenbroek received the Swiss Art Award from the Federal Office of Culture. ...

Manon Wertenbroek: Artworks
Unwitting shell
Manon WertenbroekUnwitting shell, 2023
95.5 x 24 x 75cm
Ego-ideal fiction thirsty
Manon WertenbroekEgo-ideal fiction thirsty, 2022
46.5 x 150 x 100cm
Ego-ideal fiction undressed
Dispars
Manon WertenbroekDispars, 2023
174 x 35 x 3.5cm
Discorps
Manon WertenbroekDiscorps, 2023
174 x 35 x 3.5cm
Soteria
Manon WertenbroekSoteria, 2024
130 x 37 x 10cm
Transfix strategy
Manon WertenbroekTransfix strategy, 2024
100 x 24 x 10cm
Neck breeze
Manon WertenbroekNeck breeze, 2024
175 x 110 x 6cm
The limit of almost
Manon WertenbroekThe limit of almost, 2024
50 x 175 x 10cm
Love’s cave, deep waves
Serious pleasure
Manon WertenbroekSerious pleasure, 2024
100 x 24 x 7cm
Lo Brutto Stahl
Gallery
Lo Brutto Stahl
Paris

Lo Brutto Stahl is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2023, with locations in Paris and Basel. The gallery presents a dynamic program that alternates between solo and group exhibitions, featuring both emerging and established artists. Their exhibitions often explore complex themes and engage with various mediums, reflecting a commitment to innovative and thought-provoking artistic practices.

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