Macaque à tête rouge, 2022
Sculpture : cardboard · 50 x 35 x 35 cm 19.7 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
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Type
Sculpture : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
cardboard , without pedestal
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50 x 35 x 35 cm 19.7 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This cardboard macaque sculpture plays on a striking contrast between the apparent fragility of the material and the expressive power of the animal. The artist masterfully exploits the folds and tears of the paper, subtly recreating the texture of the fur. The eye is immediately drawn to the vibrant red face, whose intensity contrasts sharply with the neutrality of the body. Seated in a posture imbued with calm and gravity, the monkey exudes an impression of serenity tinged with introspection. The choice of humble materials, elevated to form a work of great complexity, reveals a bold artistic approach that challenges the traditional codes of sculpture.
Presentation
Olivier Bertrand was born in Marseille in 1975, to a French father and an Asian mother. He became fascinated with drawing, visual arts and, more specifically, origami at a very early age.
“As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been captivated by the metamorphosis of a simple sheet of paper which, with a few smart folds, comes to life and sparks emotion."
After graduating with a Master’s in Economics and completing his studies, he finally chose to move into web design. 15 years on, he took advantage of a period of convalescence to go back to roots, to his first love. Although this time round he’s not folding pieces of paper, his mantra remains the same: and it’s cardboard that he works with a new twist. By assembling bits of cardboard together, he now creates extraordinarily-amazing life-sized animals.
“Cardboard offers a host of advantages; it’s ever-so easy to get hold of and it’s a light material which is perfectly workable for large-scale subjects… I really love the idea of creating using an everyday product, one which people throw out, get rid of, and of striving to make it desirable.
I enjoy scuplting animals, choosing them which radiate considerable power, rather contradictory actually at first glance given the fragility of the cardboard I use. Through this duality harmonizing the subject and its material, I try, in my own way, to sound the alarm bell as to the precariousness of animal species."
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