Laraires

(solo show)

presentation evening ___ march 1st, 2024

Institut d'Art Contemporain, 11 rue Docteur Dolard, 69100 Villeurbanne, France

 

 

invitation: Pôle action Rhône-Alpes des architectes intérieurs

production: Rhône Placages, Image Bois et Corian, les Etains de Lyon

support: les amis de l'IAC, Sonia Romanova, Stéphane Emptaz

 

materials: stained medium with wood veneer, corian, pewter, wood.

 

 

The Laraires are conceived as pieces at the crossroads between sculpture, utilitarian object and sacred object. Each element is unique in shape, wood species and metal jewels.

The dimensions of the Laraires suggest an architectural and functional space. Their proportions allow them to be used as supports for smaller works or objects.

Their names evoke the sanctuaries of the household gods, the lares. Each piece also carries a unique additional qualifier with divinatory potential. Laraires thus assume the status of intimate altars, original and spiritual sculptures.