pencil on paper, wooden frame, museum glassRose Easton
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"Remembrance Membrane" by Manon Wertenbroek utilizes fluid blue patterns that resemble draped or folded fabric, creating a sense of depth and texture within the frame. The abstract forms evoke a tactile quality, possibly symbolizing the tension between protection and exposure inherent in skin. The painting employs a minimalist yet evocative style, emphasizing the organic interplay of shapes and hues. Drawing from her exploration of physical form limits, Wertenbroek’s work reflects the duality of skin as both barrier and invitation, resonating with her broader artistic themes and personal exploration of materiality. ...
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. ...
