Elodie Seguin
Elodie Seguin draws influences from a diverse range including Barnett Newman, Jason Dodge, Paul Cézanne, and Gustave Courbet. Her artistic approach necessitates pragmatism: while the environment and context in which she creates her works are crucial, it is the interdependence among her pieces that transforms Seguin’s work into a cohesive system. The physical constraints of a piece are inconsequential to her, as she seamlessly integrates the unique characteristics of production and exhibition spaces into her creations.
Biography of Elodie Seguin
Elodie Seguin was born in Paris, France, in 1984. From 2004 to 2007, she studied at Villa Arson in Nice.
Her education continued with a notable exchange scholarship at Luxun Academy in Shenyang, China, in 2006. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2009, she furthered her artistic development at Beaux-Arts de Paris, Atelier Piffaretti / Figarella / Fanchon.
During her career, Elodie Seguin has received several awards, including Prix de fondation Installation / Sculpture (2010). She also participated in various residencies, such as:
- Residency at Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris (2011-2013);
- Residency at MACRO, Rome (2012);
- "Forming," research residency at FLACC, Genk (2019);
- Residency at Adhex Technologies / Interface (French culture government Grant) (2021-2022).
The artist has showcased her works widely. Her solo exhibitions include "The Missing Thing" at Galerie Jocelyn Wolff in Romainville (2022), "YES NOT" at Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) in Buenos Aires (2019), "PAINTING, SCULPTURE, PAINTING" at Galerie Jocelyn Wolff in Paris (2017), "Sliced Paintings – Everything is in Everything" at Daniel Marzona in Berlin (2016), and many more.
Additionally, Seguin's works have been featured in numerous group shows held at various galleries and museums worldwide, including MUCEM in Marseille, FIAC 2021, Art Basel 2021, Fondation Ricard in Paris, and Fantaspazio in Milan. among others.
Currently, the artist lives and works in Paris and Avignon.
Years:
Born in 1984
Country:
France, Paris and Avignon
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