Nicolas Giraud's Rhizomatic Exhibition Blurs Authorship at Cneai
Nicolas Giraud, a documentary photographer hailing from the Forez region, is showcasing a solo exhibition entitled 'La Forêt, le Feu' at Cneai, which dates back to 2005. This exhibition incorporates various mediums, including photography, painting, video, text, and objects, with photography taking a backseat. It includes works from artists such as Pablo Cavero, Hélène Rajcak, Hugo Pernet, and Ayako Kiyosawa, who question the notion of authorship. Referencing Alfred Korzybski's idea that 'The map is not the territory,' Giraud presents his video 'Orange (Prologue)' (2016), influenced by Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange.' The exhibition features Giraud's sole photograph, 'Sand Fire' (2016), and highlights 'Fire Season,' an ongoing project since 2013. Giraud will discuss 'La Forêt, le Feu' on March 18, 2017.
Key facts
- Nicolas Giraud is a documentary photographer of the Forez region.
- Exhibition 'La Forêt, le Feu' dates back to 2005.
- Show includes photography, painting, video, text, and objects.
- Contributing artists: Pablo Cavero, Hélène Rajcak, Hugo Pernet, Ayako Kiyosawa.
- Ernest T, known for anonymity and heteronyms, is listed.
- Exhibition framed by Alfred Korzybski's 'The map is not the territory.'
- Video 'Orange (Prologue)' (2016) based on 'A Clockwork Orange' credits.
- Video projected at an angle, evoking James Turrell.
- 'Allumettes' (2005) are painted matches on cardboard.
- 'Sommeil' (2016) is a memory implanted by hypnosis.
- 'Fire Season' is an edition of stickers with found fire images since 2013.
- Three new stickers produced for the exhibition.
- Only photograph by Giraud in show is 'Sand Fire' (2016).
- Giraud will be present at Cneai on March 18, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Nicolas Giraud
- Bertrand Stofleth
- Pablo Cavero
- Hélène Rajcak
- Hugo Pernet
- Ayako Kiyosawa
- Ernest T
- Stanley Kubrick
- James Turrell
- Alfred Korzybski
Institutions
- Cneai
Locations
- Forez
- France
Sources
- artpress —