Virginie Barré Recreates Shining Hotel Corridor at Le Parvis

Virginie Barré's exhibition 'Overlook' is on display at Le Parvis centre d'art contemporain in Ibos, France, from April 23 to June 21, 2003. In collaboration with Bruno Peinado, Barré reconstructs a corridor and carpet inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'. The artist intertwines elements of crime, news, and fantasy, employing cinematic allusions and shared myths to craft her installations and paper works. The exhibition challenges viewers' understanding of reality versus fiction, showcasing drawings infused with 'hallucinatory contamination' and trompe-l'œil techniques. Concealed disarray lies within deceptive pathways, while fictional narratives reflect everyday experiences. Themes of childhood and mortality coexist without hierarchy, with the child embodying unpredictable forces, reminiscent of Danny from 'The Shining', who senses visions and forewarns of peril.