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#animals #Edouard Martinet #steel #metalwork #sculpture
March four, 2024
Kate Mothes
“Chouette (Owl)” (2023), steel sculpture, 38 x 36 centimeters. Picture courtesy of Sladmore Gallery. All photographs © Edouard Martinet, distributed with permission
With a physique constructed from a motorbike fender, wings from bicycle chain guards, and legs from tapestry staples and eyeglass field items, a beady-eyed owl involves life from scrap steel.
French artist Edouard Martinet (beforehand) has a knack for revitalizing supplies corresponding to engine elements, medical instruments, bicycle elements and different paraphernalia into meticulously detailed animals. Whereas one fish takes form from fan blades, cake tins, spatulas and oil lamp badges, one other's tooth and bones are composed of upholstery staples and spoons.
Martinet sources its supplies from flea markets and storage gross sales, seeing potential in a variety of shapes, densities and textures. Within the studio, he fastidiously manipulates the steel into distinctive puzzle-like items that match along with precision, counting on screws to carry them collectively somewhat than welding.
Should you're in Paris this April, cease by Galerie Bettina, the place Martinet will likely be exhibiting a mix of distinctive bronzes and sculptures. In November, the artist will current a solo exhibition of recent works on the Sladmore Gallery in London. Till then, observe Martinet on Instagram for updates.
Under element of 'Hercules Beetle (Dynaste Hercules)' (2022), bronze, from an version of eight, forged by the misplaced wax course of at Fonderie Rosini, Paris, 24 x 60 centimeters. Picture courtesy of Sladmore Gallery
“Hercules Beetle (Dynaste Hercules)” (2022). Picture courtesy of Sladmore Gallery
Element from “Chouette (Owl)” (2023). Picture by Laurent Guizard
Picture by Laurent Guizard
“Stickleback” (2022), blended steel sculpture, 24 x 120 centimeters. Picture courtesy of Sladmore Gallery
Picture by Xavier Scheinkmann
Picture by Xavier Scheinkmann
Left: Martinet in his studio. Picture courtesy of Sladmore Gallery. Proper: “Autruche”. Picture by Xavier Scheinkmann
Picture by Xavier Scheinkmann
#animals #Edouard Martinet #steel #metalwork #sculpture
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