Gaultier Rimbault Joffard

"My work explores the notions of freedom and materiality through pieces whose texture and geometry are at the heart of everything. The painting, the wood or metal is constrained through tools and strong composition, from then the matter will find its own way to express, find its freedom and reveal its nature. This is this truth that I am looking for : The essence of Nature through the eyes and hands of Man. How both cohabit in a same environment and where is the balance between wildness and domestication? The light that emanates from the painting as much as that which bounces off the roughness of the material amplifies the sensory and haptic aspect. To create these effects and vibrations, acrylic paint is used in solids or gradients,the matter is sculpted with the help of custom tools. The optical effects created by the work can only be apprehended by the spectator by turning around, by approaching, touching, thus creating a personal link between the piece and the individual."