Nathalie Contenay and Éric Liot at Galerie du Centre

The 'Cuisine et dépendances' exhibition at Galerie du Centre in Paris is open from January 10 to March 2, 2002, showcasing the works of artists Nathalie Contenay and Éric Liot. Born in 1965, Contenay investigates the creation of images through common items and ethereal portraits. Her piece 'Embouteillage' (2001) challenges the reality of objects with empty water bottles. Since 1996, she has produced ghostly portraits using transparent layers. The 2001 'Indiscrétions' series features miniature boxes reminiscent of dollhouses. By contrasting holographic objects with their hyper-materialized counterparts, she deconstructs visual representations. Her matrix images portray abandoned hotel rooms or kitchens, converting flat visuals into three-dimensional forms. In contrast, Liot's pseudo-neo-pop pieces present a different perspective. The exhibition delves into how images are shaped by perception.