Nicolas Deshayes' Ceramic Sculptures Explore Bathroom Objects and Bodily Forms at London's Modern Art

From January 12 to February 16, 2019, Modern Art on Vyner Street in London showcased 'Swans,' a collection of 25 earthenware sculptures by Nicolas Deshayes. The artist employed slipcasting techniques to create pieces that echoed bathroom fixtures and bodily forms. Among the highlights were Fresh Towels (2018), reminiscent of hand dryers and human curves, and Spud, which took the shape of a potato. A pair of white ovoid sculptures, titled Swans, occupied a solitary plinth, while Kensington, painted in a warm brown, suggested leather. Deshayes' earlier exhibition, Thames Water (2017), featured sculptures resembling intestines. The current works, all dated 2018, playfully engage with everyday objects, reflecting on obsessions with cleanliness. A review was published in ArtReview's April 2019 issue.