Alun Williams' Spectral Traces at Le Moulin's New Space
The Espace d'art le Moulin in La Valette-du-Var, France, inaugurated its expanded premises in June 2007 with an exhibition by Alun Williams. The artist conducted an investigation into Joseph Gauthier, a 17th-century prior who spread philosophical and scientific ideas. Instead of traditional portraits, Williams searched for a trace in the city to represent Gauthier's ghostly face, applying that stain-like mark onto painted landscapes. He compared this to Sydney Nolan's 1946 paintings of Ned Kelly, where a black square stands for the outlaw's head. The exhibition also featured other 'vanished stars' like Julie Bêcheur, John Adams, and Jules Verne, creating an anachronistic gathering. The show ran from June 23 to October 26, 2007. A future exhibition of Olivier Rebufa was announced for December 7, 2007 to February 8, 2008.
Key facts
- Espace d'art le Moulin expanded its premises in June 2007.
- Alun Williams exhibited from June 23 to October 26, 2007.
- The exhibition focused on Joseph Gauthier, a 17th-century prior.
- Williams used a stain-like trace to represent Gauthier's face.
- He referenced Sydney Nolan's Ned Kelly paintings with a black square.
- Other figures included Julie Bêcheur, John Adams, and Jules Verne.
- The show was curated by Isabelle Bourgeois.
- Olivier Rebufa's exhibition was scheduled for December 7, 2007 to February 8, 2008.
Entities
Artists
- Alun Williams
- Sydney Nolan
- Olivier Rebufa
Institutions
- Espace d'art le Moulin
Locations
- La Valette-du-Var
- France
Sources
- artpress —