Tezos

Architectural Body / Collection: Xanthopsia: piece No. 207

Creator

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Description

"Architectural Body" is a meta-artistic concept that redefines the artwork as a processual device rather than a finished object. Starting with a "subrealist" reinterpretation of Vincent van Gogh's "Woman in a Wheat Field," this project explores the body not as a figure, but as a fundamental structure interacting with its environment. Through a hybrid technique, I create a media and temporal palimpsest. The approach is that of an art archaeologist reconstructing upon existing layers: - "Subrealist" Abstraction: I delve beneath the surface of Van Gogh's figurative representation to extract the underlying structure, the conceptual framework. The woman is no longer a body in a landscape; she is an architecture that structures space. Van Gogh's painterly gesture, a precursor of abstract expressionism, is liberated from the canvas and set in motion within digital time. - The "Phygital" Process: The process is the concept. An acrylic painting on canvas, a material anchor, is photographed and then transfigured into digital painting and animation. This flow from the physical to the virtual imbues the digital artwork with soul, texture, and warmth, creating a bridge between worlds. Philosophically, the concept shifts the center of gravity toward experience: - The Body as Interface: "Architectural Body" is a metaphor for embodied consciousness, our primary architecture for perceiving and constructing the world. The minimalist animation suggests the constant dialogue between this structure and its environment. - Xanthopsia, Perception as Will: The collection's title transforms a possible symptom of Van Gogh into a philosophical and utopian choice. The "yellow vision" becomes the act of choosing a filter of positivity. Art no longer represents reality; it offers a way of perceiving it, inviting the viewer to participate in this creative vision. - Duality and Coexistence: My work does not replace Van Gogh's; it coexists with it, revealing a subconscious and latent layer of meaning. It is a metaphor for memory, the psyche, and the harmonious tensions of nature. Finally, this project connects digital subculture to a contemplative approach. The cyclical animation, slowed to 8 frames per second, transforms the fast-paced GIF format into a "contemplative GIF." This reinterpretation creates an object of meditation that invites a moment of philosophical reflection, thus linking the immediacy of web culture to the depth of art history. Tribute to Van Gogh :Femme dans un champ de blé Original piece in private collection 2160 x 3840 px / 4K MP4 / 184 Mo / 8 fps / 1/1 édition