Laurent Nurisso
My work seeks to illuminate some of the darker aspects of appropriation and transformation which occur every day in our culture. While our idols and role models are commercialized and regurgitated as throwaway products and unrecognizable ideologies, my work presents images built around, and from, the elements of “make believe” and story-telling. The observer is challenged to confront these pieces at both an abstract and figurative level, to construct new meanings from old symbols, and to reclaim lost meanings from the corporate structures which have over-written them. It is through this process of individualism, both in creation and interpretation, that I seek to find our shared commonality, and break down the barriers which others have created.
Whilst my work may appear at first glance to be inspired by either pop-art or street-art culture, I aim to tell new stories from what appears to be typical stereotypes. I like to re-appropriate for myself toys, products, signage from a common background knowledge -then add my own memories of places I’ve been to and transpose these into a brash today’s world. A new story, a new meaning perhaps.
I'm interested by how we’ve created false idols and use these stereotypes for our own needs; be that an ideology or just for some new commercial gain. In fact from very early religious times to today's consumerism, we have always liked ‘make belief’ and story telling. I find this idea at times quite repulsive and obstructive, yet at the same time it’s compelling. Like fast food, it’s can be quite disgusting and yet attractive all at the same time.
How can a plastic doll, an action figure or a comic book hero, merely innocent toys or stories at their creation, have become role models. Or commercial signs selling a product or service from a bygone era, be perceived as full of vintage charm.
Then there is the skull, one of the most recognizable spiritual symbols since the Renaissance. It’s become an urban, rebellious symbol, sympathetic and fun, almost detached from its true meaning of death.
I like to give the observer an opportunity to interpret in their own way; get them to venture outside their comfort zone; confront them with a fun, fantasy world that sits between abstract and figurative observations; blurring all the barriers and frontiers that exist between us.
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My work seeks to illuminate some of the darker aspects of appropriation and transformation which occur every day in our culture. While our idols and role models are commercialized and regurgitated as throwaway products and unrecognizable ideologies, my work presents images built around, and from, the elements of “make believe” and story-telling. The observer is challenged to confront these pieces at both an abstract and figurative level, to construct new meanings from old symbols, and to reclaim lost meanings from the corporate structures which have over-written them. It is through this process of individualism, both in creation and interpretation, that I seek to find our shared commonality, and break down the barriers which others have created.
Whilst my work may appear at first glance to be inspired by either pop-art or street-art culture, I aim to tell new stories from what appears to be typical stereotypes. I like to re-appropriate for myself toys, products, signage from a common background knowledge -then add my own memories of places I’ve been to and transpose these into a brash today’s world. A new story, a new meaning perhaps.
I'm interested by how we’ve created false idols and use these stereotypes for our own needs; be that an ideology or just for some new commercial gain. In fact from very early religious times to today's consumerism, we have always liked ‘make belief’ and story telling. I find this idea at times quite repulsive and obstructive, yet at the same time it’s compelling. Like fast food, it’s can be quite disgusting and yet attractive all at the same time.
How can a plastic doll, an action figure or a comic book hero, merely innocent toys or stories at their creation, have become role models. Or commercial signs selling a product or service from a bygone era, be perceived as full of vintage charm.
Then there is the skull, one of the most recognizable spiritual symbols since the Renaissance. It’s become an urban, rebellious symbol, sympathetic and fun, almost detached from its true meaning of death.
I like to give the observer an opportunity to interpret in their own way; get them to venture outside their comfort zone; confront them with a fun, fantasy world that sits between abstract and figurative observations; blurring all the barriers and frontiers that exist between us.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1965
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- Groups: Contemporary French Artists
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Expo4Art Paris
Halle des Blancs Manteaux 48 rue Vielle du Temple 75004 Paris France
Collective art fair showcasing 70 emerging international artists. Friday evening the 3rd March is the opening party - no tickets required, just email me for more information. The opening event is from 6pm to 10pm. https://www.laurentnurisso.com/contact
Exposition solo à la galerie Zone 44 à Marseille,13006.
44 rue Delanglade 13006 Marseille
Venez découvrir mon univers à la galerie Zone 44 à Marseille jusqu'au 25 févier 2017.
About my work ...
Trying to put it all in one small paragraph - that's the challenge. Ah this is what it's all abut, so now you know. I'm also exhibiting next month in Barcelona with the BIAF 2016 organised by the Global Art Agency. CONTACT ME HERE for more information.
What is the Point - art?
That is a very fair point - totally happy to be invited to show one piece of work in London last month along with 45 other emerging artists - and now to be featured as one of the artists with WITP - http://www.witp-art.com/artists It's a really nice organisation and driven by Kate Enters, an artist herself, a good opportunity to put work in the public domain and to have feed back as well as discuss your work with other motivated and driven artists. This is my submission - it's called "Plastic Life" http://www.laurentnurisso.com/peintures/plastic-life and what inspired me to create this work - was exactly that - 'what is the point?' - in this socially mediacric world, creating a superficial face, botox or extreme plastic surgery - can only do so much, because ultimately we can't prolong the inevitable. So my work focussed on the doll as a child's toy becoming an emblematic statement for a young adult - you know that Kardashian look, but whay, what motovates and does it make you/them any more or any less satisfied. I doubt it, so I dubbed all this falsehood as I see it, an unreal yet real part of life. Plastic Life.
WITP is an artist collective supporting contemporary artists by exhibiting their works in vibrant and exciting locations, giving them an opportunity for future success in the art world.
Contemporary Art Curator
It was kinda nice seeing my work featured in the online artists directory ... http://www.contemporaryartcurator.com/laurent-nurisso not only being featured, but also having a selection of my work and my recent shows in Berlin, London and Rotterdam. As an emerging artists, coming out a bit later on in life - it's a big challenge, a little daunting and totally absorbing. For anyone in Barcelona, Paris or the South of France - Marseille & Aix-en-Provence area, keep up to date with both my work and where to see me in the coming months. We are on a roll! Here you can see my planned show schedule, PLUS I'm hoping that at some time in the near future my work may be featured in my first solo show. (More sleepless nights and cold beers!) http://www.laurentnurisso.com/expo
Time to reflect
These three pieces have all had a very recent update - it was weird because I liked my initial idea, but when they were finished they somehow just didn't come together. It was no big deal because they had only just been shown. I think we must all go through these moments of self-doubt, but what do other artists do when faced with the pressure of having to show new work, because you've committed to it, but something is not quite how you want to express it. Aaaaah - what is there to learn about self evaluation or is this a part of being an artist? Lesson 1 - next time, will put them to one side until I'm as 100% as I possibly can be. What do you think?... http://www.laurentnurisso.com/peintures/holidays/dairy-queen (These are only rough-images for the moment, but I'm happier now)
Barcelona International Art Fair
BIAF/BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR: MUSEU MARÍTIM DE BARCELONA Av. de les Drassanes, s/n 08001 Barcelona
5ª Fira Internacional d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona 16 - 17 Desembre 2016 | Museu Marítim de Barcelona
The fifth edition of BIAF presents over 100 contemporary exhibitors from 30 countries, showcasing the next generation of talent alongside some of the most established galleries from Europe and around the world. Taking place in the iconic Museu Marítim de Barcelona 16-17 December 2016, right in the heart of central Barcelona.
[ESP] La quinta edición de BIAF nos presenta más de 100 expositores contemporáneos procedentes de 30 países, mostrando la próxima generación de talento junto a las galerías más consolidadas de Europa y de todo el mundo . Ubicada en un lugar emblemático, el Museo Marítimo de Barcelona 16-17 diciembre de 2016, justo en el corazón del centro de Barcelona.
[CAT] La cinquena edició de BIAF ens presenta més de 100 expositors contemporanis procedents de 30 països, mostrant la pròxima generació de talent al costat de les galeries més consolidats d'Europa i de tot el món . Situada en un emblemàtic lloc , el Museu Marítim de Barcelona 16-17 de desembre de 2016 , just en el Cor del Centre de Barcelona.
BerlinerListe 2016
Really happy to be able to exhibit last month in Berlin during Art-Week. My work was featured in this review of the Berliner Liste 2016 artists section. Super happy and thank you I Heart Berlin!http://www.iheartberlin.de/2016/09/25/a-review-of-berlins-biggest-art-fair-the-berliner-liste
Daunting to be putting my work out there for all to see, but really pleased to have finally started this journey and there is going to be a lot of new work appearing soon!