Serge Roy, a contemporary artist, draws his creativity from the discovery of objects, whether artificial or natural, thus revealing their intrinsic poetry. His work is revealed through the transformation and contextualization of these elements, thereby uncovering hidden meanings. Roy explores the latent artistic potential in the world around him.
This exhibition will be displayed in the Biophare’s temporary exhibition room from October 22th, 2023 until October 20th, 2024.
For many years, my artistic practice has focused on creating works from used objects of various origins: handcrafted or small-scale manufactured items (toys, small pieces of furniture, tableware, assorted curiosities, musical instruments, artifacts, etc.), natural elements (plants, animals, minerals), photographs, and more. In all cases, rarity, wear, patina, deterioration, uniqueness, and other distinctive characteristics are the qualities I initially seek out. By placing these objects in context through direct or indirect interventions, alterations, juxtapositions, repetitions, combinations, layering, and other techniques, I create works that may or may not take into account the original meaning of the objects selected.
Furthermore, my work increasingly reflects the principles of biocentrism. My creations therefore move beyond a strictly anthropological perspective by giving equal importance to natural values and elements, both formally and semantically. References to living things take many forms, challenging the prevailing tendency to focus exclusively on human life at the expense of nature.
My works are often presented as small installations arranged to offer divergent or convergent viewpoints, not only for the benefit of each piece individually, but also in relation to one another. Here again, a certain notion of life comes into play: a notion known as “communication,” which can also be described as “communion.”
