Manon Wertenbroek

Dispars, 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

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This minimalist artwork uses a simple typographic design, featuring the word "DOCENT" in large, monochrome letters against a stark white background. The sparse composition and the use of negative space create a visually striking and impactful image. The bold, clean typeface and the lack of any other visual elements or details suggest a focus on the conceptual and symbolic meaning of the word "docent," which typically refers to an educator or guide in a museum or gallery setting. The artist's intention may be to reflect on the role of the docent in the context of contemporary art and to prompt the viewer to contemplate the relationship between art, education, and the museum experience. ...

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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

Manon WertenbroekUnwitting shell, 2023

95.5 x 24 x 75cm

Manon WertenbroekEgo-ideal fiction thirsty, 2022

46.5 x 150 x 100cm

Manon WertenbroekEgo-ideal fiction undressed, 2022

64 x 130 x 80cm

Manon WertenbroekDispars, 2023

174 x 35 x 3.5cm

Manon WertenbroekDiscorps, 2023

174 x 35 x 3.5cm

Manon WertenbroekPourvu que plier ne s'oppose pas à déplier, 2023

65 x 27 x 3.5cm

Manon WertenbroekSoteria, 2024

130 x 37 x 10cm

Manon WertenbroekTransfix strategy, 2024

100 x 24 x 10cm

Manon WertenbroekCaution’s cave, warning waves, 2024

49 x 38 x 8cm

Manon WertenbroekNeck breeze, 2024

175 x 110 x 6cm

Manon WertenbroekThe limit of almost, 2024

50 x 175 x 10cm

Manon WertenbroekLove’s cave, deep waves, 2024

49 x 38 x 8cm

Manon WertenbroekSerious pleasure, 2024

100 x 24 x 7cm

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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