matali crasset: infrasons at mica gallery

matali crasset + damien marchal: infrasons
mica gallery, rennes, france
now until february 25, 2012

'infrasons ≠ 02'
L 170cm x D 395cm
sycamore and lacquer
all images by morgan paslier


the sculptural collection 'infrasions' by paris-based designer matali crasset is an installation of bowls, vases, a loudspeaker,
loudhailer and foghorn all complimented by a soundscape designed by rennes-based artist damien marchal of VIVARIUM.
the project was commissioned by michael chéneau and julie portier.

crasset's interpretation of these identifiable objects maintain the shape typical to their utilitarian use,
yet their original function to the form has been separated from each work. her conceptual collection takes its form from the
handy work of several artisans, typical to her curiosity with craftsmen; the sycamore and lacquered base of each piece
by alain larcher with gold leaf detailing by oliver guilbaud.

'infrason ≠04'
L 245cm x D 142cm
sycamore, lacquer, and gold leaf



'infrason ≠03'
L 210cm x D 283cm
sycamore, lacquer, and gold leaf


the artistic actualization this installation is seen in the initial tension of silence, then alleviated by the sounds of marchal's
interpretation of the frozen instruments. marchal creates the aural environment for the installation.
his piece brings to life the sculptural works as he assigns an alternate experiential aspect to the seemingly soundless
loudspeaker or foghorn. the sounds he created were contingent upon the visual field. the object functions as the catalyst
for the soundscape, which was produced to enhance the understanding of the initial object.



'infrason ≠01'
L 170cm x D 395cm
sycamore, lacquer



'infrason ≠05'
L 245cm x D 142cm
sycamore, lacquer, and gold leaf



'infrason ≠05'
L 245cm x D 142cm
sycamore, lacquer, and gold leaf



'infrasons ≠ 02'
L 170cm x D 395cm
sycamore and lacquer



'infrasons ≠ 02'
L 170cm x D 395cm
sycamore and lacquer



'infrason ≠04'
L 245cm x D 142cm
sycamore, lacquer, gold leaf

general view of the sculptural works