Jean-Gabriel Coignet's Early Sculptural Assemblage
Jean-Gabriel Coignet launched his artistic career in 1979-80 with sculptures assembled from pre-existing metal elements. His work emphasizes economy of means, simplicity in materials and processes, and a dialectic of opacity and transparency, with a marked verticality.
Key facts
- Jean-Gabriel Coignet began his artistic career in 1979-80.
- His early sculptures were assemblages of pre-existing metal elements.
- His practice is guided by an economy of means and simplicity.
- His work explores verticality and a dialectic of opacity and transparency.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Gabriel Coignet
Sources
- artpress —