Laurence Brisson
The French Perspective: Contemporary Art from France
June 29 - July 20, 2010
Reception:
Thursday July 1, 2010 6-8 PM
Press Release
Using the most basic of materials, paper, Laurence Brisson imbues her creations with an exuberant excitement for discovery. Influenced by a plethora of cultures and time periods, Brisson sees her artistic process as a way of unearthing significance in the world around her. Brisson uses an involved, protracted method in order to breathe life into her vivacious creations. Like a playful child, Brisson layers and molds paper in order to adventure through time, space and her imagination. The resulting objects are sparkling creatures that offer us an escape from the mundane. “From these objects I feel a powerful indefinite force which gives me great serenity,” states Brisson. Brisson’s paper creations invite the viewer into this fantastical realm of discovery, tempting us into a more tranquil, yet spirited world. Varying in form, Brisson’s works always exude a palpable energy for life and creativity.
Born near Lyon, Brisson lives and works in Orleans, France.
Artist Statement
Paper is to me more than a passion; it is an essential purpose. My creations are made of recycled paper, and are reincarnated into intemporal creatures. My work is mostly influenced by some kind of natural interest in bridging the centuries. I feel a connection to objects from all over the world made from simple materials such as lacquered objects, masks, statuettes, from China, Japan, Mexico. From these objects I feel a powerful indefinite force which gives me great serenity - something I can transfer to my work. I discovered Origami and Papier maché at the same time - though in the case of Papier maché, I use my own technique, working without a frame. This solidity makes them heavy, almost like an exotic wood. When I am working on them I feel out of time and it seems this can be "seen" by my viewers.
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