Philippe Cognée was born in 1957 in Nantes, France, where he lives and works. His paintings use wax that is heated and crushed, producing a blurred effect and raising questions such as the thinning away of the image and the human condition in the light of humans’ relationship to their urban environment.
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Model | 9782370741981 |
Artist | Philippe Cognée |
Author | Marc Donnadieu, Guy Tosatto, Julie Chaizemartin |
Publisher | Skira / Galerie Templon |
Format | Ouvrage relié |
Number of pages | 288 |
Language | Bilingue Français / English |
Dimensions | 295 x 230 |
Published | 2022 |
The artist Philippe Cognée draws inspiration from photos and videos of elements such as motorways, buildings and aerial shots. His work questions the role of art in a society where new digital technologies have ushered in the era of the image, both omnipresent and diminished.