JULIETTE BAIGNÉ
Visual artist, dancer and scenographer, Juliette Baigné lives and works in Paris. She develops research on the vitality of bodies, conceived as a revelation of the state of balance or malaise of a society or ecosystem.
Through painting, performance and installation, Gargas regularly develops collaborations in various fields of creation (Sequenza 9.3, Louis Langrée, Hinn Studio, Keopsaître an écriture, universal signs).
Fed by the healing of leukemia, more than twenty years of dance and music at the Paris Conservatory, ten years of Shiatsu, and a training in scenography at the Arts Décoratifs de Paris, her practice is built as a fieldwork project, in contact with the bodies and environments she studies. Her own body becomes a tool and a sensor of the energy of life, from which she develops devices of imprints, captations, and reverences.
Her work has been presented, among others, at the Galerie du 19M, at the Théâtre National de Chaillot, at La Fab. Agnès b., at the Carreau du Temple, at CENTQUATRE, at Mains d’Œuvres… She continues her research during residencies in France and abroad, supported by the Ateliers Médicis, the Institut français in Italy and the European project PATRIM 4.0 with the Grottes de Gargas, and regularly develops collaborations in different fields of creation (Sequenza 9.3, Louis Langrée, Hinn Studio, Keops, Jésus Baptista, le M…).
His art explores the unbridled spirit that resides within us, the duality between strength and vulnerability, as well as the constant struggle between control and chaos. Through his brushstrokes, Ricardo invites us to reflect on our own inner fires and the wild forces that shape our existence. His practice relies on a meticulous balance between powerful images and subtle details, between minimalism and boldness.
His paintings, executed using the traditional oil-on-canvas technique, are particularly renowned for their classic realism combined with contemporary themes. One of the key characteristics of his work is the frequent use of black and white, which, in his opinion, gives his works a «timeless style» and allows him to explore «feelings» more deeply. In a contemporary approach, Ricardo seeks to create «visual, cultural, and historical hybrids» by blending classic references with modern elements.
His work highlights striking contrasts and harmonious connections between different themes. By allowing them to coexist, Ricardo shows that very different subjects can tell a common story, thanks to the emotional depth and artistic expression that connects them.
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