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Xavier Veilhan — Les Crânes
Xavier Veilhan

Les Crânes

*Les Crânes* by Xavier Veilhan presents a series of skulls crafted from Styrofoam and coated in glossy enamel, blending the macabre with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. The use of industrial and lightweight materials strips the skull motif of its traditional weight and gravitas, transforming it into something playful yet thought-provoking. Veilhan's signature approach to form and surface tension is evident, as the smooth, reflective finish contrasts with the raw simplicity of the Styrofoam beneath.

Medium
Styrofoam and enamel.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 23, 2019

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Xavier Veilhan, Les Crânes

*Les Crânes* by Xavier Veilhan presents a series of skulls crafted from Styrofoam and coated in glossy enamel, blending the macabre with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. The use of industrial and lightweight materials strips the skull motif of its traditional weight and gravitas, transforming it into something playful yet thought-provoking. Veilhan's signature approach to form and surface tension is evident, as the smooth, reflective finish contrasts with the raw simplicity of the Styrofoam beneath.

Medium
Styrofoam and enamel.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, French, Surreal, Bold, Skull, Sculpture, Modern, Styrofoam, Figurative, Contemporary

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