Carine Bovey Discusses Botanical and Bodily Art in Geneva Interview

In a recent interview with Laura Martin, artist Carine Bovey discussed her practice exploring connections between human anatomy and plant life. Born in Beirut in 1985 and based in Geneva, Bovey uses unconventional materials like saffron, makeup, and pigments alongside oil paint to examine living systems, gender issues, and ecological concerns. She described formative influences including Swiss artists Fischli & Weiss and her high school art teacher. Bovey's series such as 'Hortus Vulnerabilis' address plant extinction, while 'Inre' focuses on internal organs, and 'Mens' tackles menstrual taboos. She recently participated in the exhibition 'Come-back! L’art figuratif en Suisse: une scène au féminin' at Musée de Pully, curated by Victoria Mühlig. Bovey's work engages with scientific advances, social politics, and art historical traditions while creating contemporary narratives.