Berlinde De Bruyckere's First French Exhibition at La Maison Rouge
Berlinde De Bruyckere's inaugural solo show in France, titled 'Eén' (One), took place at La Maison Rouge in Paris from June 23 to October 9, 2005. This exhibition presented sculptures created between 1999 and 2005, delving into both human and animal forms through the use of wax to depict fragmented figures, frequently shrouded in blankets. The earliest piece, 'V. Eeman' (1999), signifies her exploration of the female nude. New works, including 'Jelle Luipaard' and 'Aanéén' (2003-2005), contrast deteriorating male forms with a reimagined horse. De Bruyckere's work challenges the notion of 'being one,' merging identities while emphasizing the body and life, obscuring anatomical features to amplify the illusion of flesh.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Eén' at La Maison Rouge, Paris, June 23 – October 9, 2005
- First solo exhibition in France for Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Works from 1999 to 2005, including 'V. Eeman' (1999), 'Aanéén' (2003-2004), 'Jelle Luipaard' (2003-2005)
- Uses wax for its fragility and skin-like appearance
- Bodies are fragmented, faces covered or removed with blankets
- Central concept: 'being one' (Eén), bodies fused with objects or other bodies
- New creations 'Jelle Luipaard' and 'Aanéén' presented in same space
- Horse imagery introduced in 2000
Entities
Artists
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Valérie Da Costa
Institutions
- La Maison Rouge
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —