STURTEVANT, "The Impermanent Display II"

STURTEVANT, dans The Impermanent Display II (Maja HOFFMAN collection)

📍The Tower - Main Gallery, Luma Foundation, Arles

▪️ iDzia installation : soft egde of 4 projections, stereo sound (with @focalofficial et @epsonfrance)

STURTEVANT, "The Impermanent Display II"

The Impermanent Display II is the second exhibition in a series centered around Maja Hoffmann's collection at the Luma Foundation. It invites viewers to explore invisible parts of our world, particularly representations of natural environments and animal species. The exhibition features innovative artists such as Joan Jonas and Sturtevant, presenting pioneering works that use drawing, performance, and video installation. Tackling complex questions about the relationship between humans and the environment, extinction, and bold perspectives on processes with no beginning or end, their works are imbued with the power of symbolism and the meaningful presence of fantastical and mythical creatures.

In this context, Sturtevant, a pioneering artist, stands out with a piece that addresses deep questions regarding perception, representation, and impermanence. By using various media, including drawing, performance, and video, Sturtevant delves into ideas of the ephemeral, the elusive, and disappearance. Her works tackle profound issues related to humanity’s relationship with the natural environment and the extinction of species, themes that resonate strongly in today’s ecological context.

The iDzia installation, an integral part of this exhibition, enhances and intensifies the experience with a striking visual and auditory setup. Comprising four synchronized soft edge video projections and accompanied by high-quality stereo sound, the installation immerses the viewer into Sturtevant's universe. The technical setup, supported by top-tier equipment such as Focal for audio and Epson for projections, ensures exceptional quality, further enriching the overall sensory experience.

Sturtevant’s work in The Impermanent Display II plunges us into bold perspectives on processes without a beginning or an end, inviting reflection on eternity and the ephemeral through powerful symbols. The fantastical and mythical creatures she evokes, while drawing from popular culture and visual representations, prompt questions about the cycles of life and death, as well as the ideas of disappearance and resilience in the face of impermanence.

Sturtevant's works, with their multiple layers of meaning, encourage deep reflection on humanity's impact on the planet, the extinction of species, and the complex relationship between art, nature, and time. In this exhibition, the power of symbolism and the intensity of the video installation allow us to grasp the essence of these contemporary issues while offering a space for escape and contemplation in the fragile beauty of our world.

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From April, 14th, 2022 // @luma_arles