L'ancien (2018) Drawing by Sébastien Bocquet

Sébastien Bocquet, a contemporary French artist, finds solace and expression through the act of drawing. For Bocquet, drawing is more than just a medium; it is a language—a means of navigating the complexities of perception and understanding. Through drawing, he learns the art of discernment, the ability to choose what to see and what to convey.

Drawing, in Bocquet's eyes, is a dynamic process of designation, erasure, and transformation—a language capable of storytelling, contradiction, and silence. Much like words shape concepts, drawing shapes perceptions, offering a pathway to assertion, retention, and mystery.

Bocquet's relationship with silence is intertwined with his artistic practice, as drawing becomes a means of engaging with the quiet depths of contemplation. While he acknowledges that drawing is not always a source of pleasure, he embraces its challenges and complexities, finding fulfillment in the act of attentive creation. Through his art, Bocquet explores the nuanced interplay between attention, expression, and the profound depths of silence.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1981
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary French Artists