BERNAR VENET

Bernar Venet: Paintings 1967-2010 DE SARTHE 3–26 May 2012 Hong Kong

Press Release

de Sarthe Gallery is pleased to show a selection of Bernar Venet paintings created between 1967 and 2010. A series of paintings which depict mathematical and scientific formula and figures, embodying a dynamic, innovative artistic process, searching for a new pictorial language, a new aesthetic.

Bernar Venet suggests a new artistic aesthetic of mathematical purity, one which reflect the richness of content, purity, austerity and direct simplicity. He says, “The application of mathematics to a formal level has never concerned my work; thus, I considered that another stage could be tackled by proposing to develop the purely linguistic aspect of mathematics.”

Selected Works

Gold Saturation with we determine finitely by Bernar Venet contemporary artwork painting

Bernar Venet Gold Saturation with 'we determine finitely', 2009 Acrylic on canvas
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Observations of Sagittarius A by Bernar Venet contemporary artwork drawing painting

Bernar Venet Observations of Sagittarius A, 1967 Oil and marker on canvas
88.9 x 100.3 cm
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Peintures or en 4 parties avec contient en haut a gauche by Bernar Venet contemporary artwork painting

Bernar Venet Peintures or en 4 parties avec 'contient' en haut à gauche, 2009 Acrylic on canvas
213.5 x 333 cm
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Red and Gold with member function by Bernar Venet contemporary artwork painting

Bernar Venet Red and Gold with 'member function', 2009 Acrylic on canvas
180.5 x 211.5 cm
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About the Artist

French artist Bernar Venet is known for his minimalist large-scale steel sculptures, but he has a multi-disciplinary practice. He has also worked across tar, coal, and asphalt. Internationally renowned, his work can be seen in numerous public spaces and collections around the world.

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About the Gallery

DE SARTHE is a pioneering platform for boundary-pushing contemporary art from Asia. It has also contained an influential international presence in modern and post-war art since 1977.

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29 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

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Tuesday – Saturday
11am – 7pm

DE SARTHE

2/F, Block A of Vita Tower,, 29 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

+852 2167 8896
http://www.desarthe.com

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Tuesday – Saturday
11am – 7pm

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BERNAR VENET

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Selected Works