"Self-(re)production" by Manon Wertenbroek is a minimalist sculpture featuring muted tones and delicate, organic shapes that suggest a flattened form. The piece evokes the idea of a body or spine, using subtle textures and intersections that challenge the permanence of physical forms. Wertenbroek's use of materials such as latex and metal emphasizes the relational and permeable properties of skin. Her work often blurs the line between body and object, tapping into themes of sentimentality and eroticism. This sculpture reflects her ongoing exploration of identity and the boundaries of the human form. ...
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. ...
