Using the logic of collage as a base for his painting practice, Julien Auregan employs a wide range of marks, materials, and processes, searching for their respective functions within the individual framework of each image. Through his attempts to mediate between these disparate techniques and media, the paintings often result in constructions and forms that challenge themselves, as well as their relationships to their surroundings.
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Today, the term "collage" extends beyond visual arts to encompass any linguistic composition that incorporates words, phrases, or sections from outside source material in a juxtaposed manner. This technique continues to inspire and challenge artists, inviting viewers to engage with the interplay of materials and meanings. In this dual exhibition, we delve into the innovative practices of two contemporary artists,
Julien Auregan and Julien Meert, whose distinctive approaches to painting challenge traditional compositional norms and invite exploration into the complexities of abstraction, form, identity, and perception."
Born in 1989, Julien Auregan is a French artist living inParis. Previous shows include: “The Equation of the Sleepwalker” at 10N, Gallery (2021); “Ashore” with Brice Guilbert and Laurent Veldekens at 10N Gallery, Spain (2022); “New Works” at Social Harmony in Ghent, Belgium (2023), "With & Apart from, Kiralik Dépo, Istanbul (2024 )among others .