matali crasset celebrates olive oil : internal nature

'internal nature'
espace d'art le moulin, france
june 5th - september 20th, 2010



'double skin', 2010
olive oil carafe
blown glass
2 pieces 
25 x 10 cm in diameter
image courtesy of gandy gallery


as the espace d'art le moulin was originally an olive oil mill, french designer matali crasset
wanted her exhibition 'internal nature' taking place at this gallery to reflect the physical and
symbolic qualities of olive oil as a virtual symbol of 'vegetable gold'.

'I love to base my work on the context I’m presented with. here I pursue my work on
a plant theme, which makes perfect sense for this art center, where art lives in osmosis
with the baudouvin gardens.' - MC



'présence argentée' or 'silvery presence, 2010
olive oil carafe.
silvered blown glass
24 x 11 cm in diameter
image © cécil mathieu
image courtesy of gandy gallery


the exhibition has two parts: the first is dedicated to one of matali crasset’s personal
projects, and the second to collaborative works. the works produced in collaboration
with the école des beaux arts de toulon (toulon school of fine arts) are exhibited in a
third area of the center.



orchard


the exhibition features an orchard of marionette like tree beings hanging from the ceiling.
helping to create a mythical ambiance, these sculptures represent the relationship between
the tree, which offers the fruit and the person who picks them. frozen images symbolize
a symbiosis between the natural and artificial.

additionally, a tasting room allows guest to try olive oil from vessels designed especially for
this occasion. there are also smaller vessels for individual tasting. these household carafes
are made only of glass. 






'l'échapée verte' or 'green escapade', 2010
olive oil tasting glass
blown glass
8 x 6 cm in diameter
image courtesy gandy gallery



'l'échapée verte' or 'green escapade', 2010