Bertrand Marcelly Merges Geometry and Perception in Abstract Sculpture
Eli MARS Sculptor, whose real name is Bertrand Marcelly, specializes in abstract sculptures that merge geometric precision with perceptual exploration. His artistic creations fuse mathematics, philosophy, and skilled craftsmanship into captivating visual experiences. Raised in a cabinetmaking setting, he gained a profound knowledge of materials before studying engineering and teaching at a university in Geneva. Each piece he creates is viewed as a cohesive system, intertwining geometry, light, and audience interaction. Utilizing unique high-tech grafting methods, he combines materials such as wood, lacquer, mirror, and glass. His prominent works include 'SHIFTED WORLD' (2025), which features a sphere with a shifted axis, and 'NO WAY? II' (2023), a reinterpretation of a road sign. Marcelly's series 'RELATIVE POSITION', 'MONDI FELICI', and 'HAPPY WORLD?' delve into the relationships between geometry, light, and perception. Influenced by artists like Mondrian, Malevich, and Duchamp, he is also planning large-scale installations for public and architectural spaces. His artwork has been exhibited during Art Basel Week Miami and in cities such as Milan, Rome, and Paris.
Key facts
- Bertrand Marcelly is internationally recognized as Eli MARS Sculptor.
- He grew up in a cabinetmaking environment and later studied engineering.
- He was a university professor in Geneva.
- He uses proprietary high-tech grafting techniques to integrate wood, lacquer, mirror, and glass.
- The sculpture 'SHIFTED WORLD' (2025) features a displaced axis.
- The work 'NO WAY? II' (2023) reinterprets a road sign.
- His series include 'RELATIVE POSITION', 'MONDI FELICI', and 'HAPPY WORLD?'.
- Influences include Mondrian, Malevich, Duchamp, Krasiński, Vasarely, Soto, Stella, and Kelly.
- He has exhibited during Art Basel Week Miami and in Milan, Rome, and Paris.
- He plans to develop large-scale installations for architectural and public environments.
Entities
Artists
- Bertrand Marcelly
- Eli MARS Sculptor
- Piet Mondrian
- Kazimir Malevich
- Marcel Duchamp
- Henryk Krasiński
- Victor Vasarely
- Jesús Rafael Soto
- Frank Stella
- Ellsworth Kelly
Institutions
- AATONAU
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Miami
- United States
- Milan
- Italy
- Rome
- Paris
- France
Sources
- AATONAU —