Michel Gouéry's Hybrid Ceramic Sculptures at Galerie Anne de Villepoix
Michel Gouéry, born in 1959, produces hybrid ceramic sculptures that merge abstract, organic, and figurative themes with sexual undertones. He transitioned to ceramics roughly twelve years ago, progressing from small creations to intricate, larger pieces. His showcase at Galerie Anne de Villepoix, running from June 8 to August 31, 2013, highlighted five life-sized figures that evoke ancient Egyptian sculptures, characterized by necrotic skin and lewd appendages. Gouéry's artwork reflects André Malraux's perspective on sculpture and incorporates the grotesque tradition as outlined by André Chastel. His experiences at the Villa Medici inspired wall reliefs that combine elements such as unicorn horns and fused heads. Additionally, his work appeared in 'Sortie de Vortex' at Frac Auvergne in 2012.
Key facts
- Michel Gouéry was born in 1959.
- He began working in ceramics about twelve years before 2013.
- His exhibition 'Sentinelle' was at Galerie Anne de Villepoix from June 8 to August 31, 2013.
- The exhibition featured five human-scale figures, three seated on plinths.
- Gouéry's sculptures evoke ancient Egyptian statuary but with necrotic skin.
- He references André Malraux's 'Le Musée imaginaire de la sculpture mondiale'.
- Gouéry's work is influenced by the grotesque tradition as defined by André Chastel.
- He spent time at the Villa Medici in Rome.
- His titles often involve wordplay and spoonerisms.
- Sources include Roman frescoes, Etruscan artifacts, Baroque grotto concretions, ex-votos, art brut, science fiction, and comics.
- He uses molds of everyday objects and the coiling technique.
- His work was in the exhibition 'Sortie de Vortex' at Frac Auvergne in 2012.
- Richard Leydier wrote an article about him in art press (July-August 2012).
Entities
Artists
- Michel Gouéry
Institutions
- Galerie Anne de Villepoix
- Villa Medici
- Frac Auvergne
- art press
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Auvergne
- France
Sources
- artpress —