Exhibition

Antoine Langenieux-Villard, "The Wasp and the Orchid"

9 May 2024 – 9 Jun 2024

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Thursday
14:00 – 19:00
Friday
14:00 – 19:00
Saturday
14:00 – 19:00
Wednesday
14:00 – 19:00

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Loom Gallery

Milan
Lombardy, Italy

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LOOM gallery, in collaboration with Fondazione Kenta | Fabbrica Sassetti, is pleased to announce "The Wasp and the Orchid", Antoine Langenieux-Villard’s first solo exhibition with the gallery.

About

The artist unveils a new body of work on canvas from the recent series "Abrasée", stemming from his exploration of the materiality of painting and the intricate processes involved in its creation.

The exhibition is hosted in the fascinating context of Fabbrica Sassetti, the multi-storyn industrial loft, built in the 1930s as a wool yarn factory, that houses Fondazione Kenta.

Antoine Langenieux-Villard’s artistic practice delves deeply into the materiality of painting and the multifaceted processes involved in its creation. He approaches the painting surface not as a passive canvas but as a dynamic space for construction, rich with layers of meaning and conceptual depth. This departure from conventional representational painting signals a more nuanced and exploratory approach. In his investigation, Antoine Langenieux-Villard (born in Paris, 1991) meticulously examines the gestures of painting, employing methods such as assemblage and folding to delve into the physical act of creation. Through this process, he leaves behind tangible traces that serve as markers of his artistic journey.

The artist presents a diverse array from the series "Abrasée"; artworks characterized by the recycling of materials and the manipulation of canvases off their stretchers. By substituting a paintbrush with sandpaper, he infuses his practice with an experimental spirit, adding a tactile dimension to his work. Through deliberate material removal from both sides of the canvas, Langenieux-Villard crafts a complex network of lines that penetrate the surface, revealing the rich history of his artistic endeavors. This process of subtraction and subsequent reconstruction reflects themes of decay, repair, and memory, adding depth to his work.

Inspired by Japanese traditional techniques like Boro, the artist incorporates fabric bandages crafted from residues of past paintings, enhancing the visual and textural complexity of his artwork. This intricate layering not only rejuvenates the surface but also testifies to the enduring legacy of prior manipulations. By allowing his artworks to evolve over time, embracing the unpredictable effects of chance and the gradual decay of materials, Antoine Langenieux-Villard infuses his practice with dynamism and vitality. This adaptive approach mirrors the fragmented nature of memory and the concealed layers of existence, inviting viewers to engage with the transient beauty of impermanence.

Antoine Langenieux-Villard was born in 1991 in Paris, lives and works between Paris and Brussels. In 2017 he graduated from Central Saint Martins - BA (Hons) Fine Art, London. He previously attended the Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy, the Ateliers de Sèvre, Art School Foundation, Paris and the Ecole Penninghen, Design & Architecture, Paris. He has exhibited his work widely in galleries, foundations and museums, earning critical acclaim for his distinctive style and thought-provoking concepts.

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