Perav Prod's Accumulative Logic at capcMusée
Founded by Olivier Paulin and Xavier Ferrère, Perav Prod embraces an additive logic that resists definitive conclusions, welcoming uncertainty. The collective's size fluctuates with each project and features artists like Leïla Albayati, Sébastien Blanco, and Patrice Ferreira, among others. Their exhibition at capcMusée d'art contemporain in Bordeaux, running from February 6 to March 30, 2003, in the Galerie des projets, showcases a blend of actions, videos, paintings, and installations. This collection honors differences and contradictions, forming cohesive yet fragmented narratives. By integrating various mediums—including pictorial, sculptural, and cinematic elements—alongside influences from television, comics, and social movements, the exhibition fosters generative instability. Paulin and Ferrère also explored institutional ties, securing sponsorship from the Direction régionale des affaires culturelles for the artistic baptism of Paulin's son, Carl, known as 'K', and sought trademark registration for Perav Prod with Bordeaux and capcMusée.
Key facts
- Perav Prod is a collective founded by Olivier Paulin and Xavier Ferrère.
- The exhibition took place at capcMusée d'art contemporain, Bordeaux, from February 6 to March 30, 2003.
- The exhibition features accumulated actions, videos, paintings, and installations.
- Participating artists include Leïla Albayati, Sébastien Blanco, Patrice Ferreira, Cécile Noguès, and others.
- The collective's approach blends diverse media and references from TV, comics, sports, social movements, and video games.
- Paulin and Ferrère used the exhibition to examine their relationship with institutions.
- They sponsored the baptism of Olivier Paulin's son Carl ('K') via the Direction régionale des affaires culturelles.
- Perav Prod sought to register as a trademark with the city of Bordeaux and capcMusée.
Entities
Artists
- Olivier Paulin
- Xavier Ferrère
- Leïla Albayati
- Sébastien Blanco
- Patrice Ferreira
- Cécile Noguès
- Bertrand Péret
- Christophe Renaud
- Lili Reynaud
- Mickaël Schleyer
- Sophie Théaux
- Laurent Besse
- Aude Noguès
- Brigitte Deniau
- Emmanuel Bourrousse
- Carl 'K' Paulin
Institutions
- capcMusée d'art contemporain
- Direction régionale des affaires culturelles
- ville de Bordeaux
- Institut national de la propriété industrielle
Locations
- Bordeaux
- France
Sources
- artpress —