Christophe Constantin's Paintings Evoke Sublime Fear at Espace Graffenried
Christophe Constantin (born 1987 in Montreux, Switzerland) presents his exhibition 'Transit' at Espace Graffenried in Aigle, Switzerland, running until September 5. The Italo-Swiss artist's paintings prominently feature brushstrokes and glazes that animate recognizable silhouettes of airplane safety instruction figures. Constantin's work references Romanticism through the sublime—a mix of awe and fear before uncontrollable nature—and treats themes of impending danger and death with grotesque humor. This is also evident in his video 'Check-in/Enjoy your fly,' which satirizes the banality of air travel and its fictional safety instructions. The exhibition is curated by Valentina Muzi.
Key facts
- Christophe Constantin was born in 1987 in Montreux, Switzerland.
- The exhibition 'Transit' is held at Espace Graffenried in Aigle, Switzerland.
- The exhibition runs until September 5.
- Constantin's paintings feature visible brushstrokes and glazes.
- The works depict silhouettes of airplane safety instruction figures.
- The artist references Romanticism and the sublime.
- The video 'Check-in/Enjoy your fly' satirizes air travel safety instructions.
- Valentina Muzi wrote the exhibition text.
Entities
Artists
- Christophe Constantin
- Valentina Muzi
Institutions
- Espace Graffenried
- Artribune
Locations
- Montreux
- Switzerland
- Aigle
- Place du Marché 2