Marion Verboom's Sculptural Interstices
Marion Verboom, born in 1983 in Nantes and currently residing in Paris, produces minimalistic sculptures that delve into historical themes and the concept of negative space. Her modular creations feature 'Loess 1,' interactive terracotta columns; 'Rhizome,' a sculpture made of Y-shaped resin and bronze powder; 'Megathura crenulata,' which draws inspiration from shell patterns at the Palacio de Pena in Portugal; and 'Charte,' composed of plaster modules in turbulent blue-gray tones. 'Digitale' showcases a wax negative hand form, while 'Goudéa' illustrates the crossed hands of the Sumerian king Gudea. 'Kenning' consists of two plaster jaguar paws, and 'Mondmilchs' incorporates roofing mortar inspired by 18th-century designs. Notable recent solo exhibitions include 'Loess' at Primo Piano, Paris (2012) and 'Agger' at the Rennes Biennial (until December 8, 2012).
Key facts
- Marion Verboom was born in 1983 in Nantes, France.
- She lives and works in Paris.
- Her sculpture 'Loess 1' is a set of terracotta columns of varying heights that can be expanded or contracted.
- 'Rhizome' is a Y-shaped sculpture coated in resin mixed with bronze powder oxidized by acid.
- 'Megathura crenulata' features rippling plaster strips inspired by shell striations from the Palacio de Pena in Sintra, Portugal.
- 'Digitale' reveals a negative hand form in translucent wax with a metal armature.
- 'Goudéa' depicts the crossed hands of the Sumerian king Gudea as a small cube.
- 'Kenning' comprises two plaster jaguar paws inspired by protective motifs from Teotihuacán, Mexico.
- 'Mondmilchs' uses roofing mortar for the first time, creating long narrow elements with dripping drops.
- Solo exhibition 'Agger' at the Rennes Biennial of Contemporary Art runs through December 8, 2012.
- Group exhibition 'Man-made' at Galerie Dominique Fiat, Paris in 2012.
- She was a finalist for the Prix Sciences-Po pour l'art contemporain.
Entities
Artists
- Marion Verboom
- Eric Dizambourg
Institutions
- Primo Piano
- Bis71
- Rennes Biennial of Contemporary Art
- Maison Rouge
- Galerie Dominique Fiat
- Prix Sciences-Po pour l'art contemporain
Locations
- Nantes
- France
- Paris
- Geleen
- Netherlands
- Rennes
- Sintra
- Portugal
- Teotihuacán
- Mexico
Sources
- artpress —