Berdaguer/Péjus: Art as Neurological Dysfunction

Christophe Berdaguer and Marie Péjus craft artwork that interprets spatial reality by exploring neurological conditions and lesions. Their creations draw inspiration from Christophe Donner's 2001 publication "L'Empire de la morale," dismissing imagination in favor of understanding reality through physical impairments. In 1999, they developed "Habitats neurodomotiques" to address neurological issues such as simultagnosia and hemineglect, showcasing bewildering architectural designs. Their 1998 piece "Forêt épileptique," located near Marseille, employed strobe lighting that might induce epilepsy, reminiscent of Tony Conrad's "The Flicker." Additionally, their 1999 "Habitats olfactifs" featured synthetic body odor dispensers. They suggest that mythical beings could stem from Williams syndrome and distance themselves from psychopathological art, aiming to reshape reality through modern biology. Philippe Rahm, a MAK Schindler scholar, authored the article and exhibited at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris until January 2002.