Baboute
Baboute, born in 1969 in Saint-Etienne, is an contemporary artist skilled in both painting and sculpture. He pursued his studies in fine arts at Saint-Etienne from 1992 to 1996, during which time he found inspiration in the works of Henri Matisse and Claude Viallat, whose influences would shape his artistic direction.
Residing and creating in his hometown of Saint-Etienne, Baboute's artistic journey was guided by mentors Philippe Louisgrand and Philippe Favier, under whose tutelage he graduated in 1996. His artistic roots, however, trace back to his family's involvement in the textile industry during the 1980s. It was during this period that he began to experiment with reclaiming materials, such as umbrella canvases, to form the foundations of his creations. As the 1990s unfolded, a recurring pattern began to emerge in his evolving body of work.
Central to Baboute's paintings is a profound connection to the depiction of women, which carries historical significance and an air of mystery. Through skillful juxtaposition of figures and forms, his canvases give rise to enigmatic beings that beckon without a name. The canvas is dominated by the solitary, yet evocative presence of the subject—a mere hint of their existence frozen in a momentary expression, a contour, or a shadow. The very essence of the depicted face is infused with the perceptions of others, absorbing lines, hues, and illumination.
Baboute's artistic code, though constant, bears the mark of captivating diversity. His portraits are fragmented, prompting the question of how to harmonize a figurative subject with the realm of abstract painting. The challenge of interweaving distinct visual languages becomes the cornerstone of his creative exploration.
In essence, Baboute's artistry is a captivating interplay of historical symbolism, abstract expression, and the evocative power of the feminine form. His journey from the textile industry of his past to the canvas of his present reflects an artist who not only repurposes materials but also redefines artistic boundaries, all the while inviting viewers to ponder the intricate relationship between form and abstraction.
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Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Baboute, born in 1969 in Saint-Etienne, is an contemporary artist skilled in both painting and sculpture. He pursued his studies in fine arts at Saint-Etienne from 1992 to 1996, during which time he found inspiration in the works of Henri Matisse and Claude Viallat, whose influences would shape his artistic direction.
Residing and creating in his hometown of Saint-Etienne, Baboute's artistic journey was guided by mentors Philippe Louisgrand and Philippe Favier, under whose tutelage he graduated in 1996. His artistic roots, however, trace back to his family's involvement in the textile industry during the 1980s. It was during this period that he began to experiment with reclaiming materials, such as umbrella canvases, to form the foundations of his creations. As the 1990s unfolded, a recurring pattern began to emerge in his evolving body of work.
Central to Baboute's paintings is a profound connection to the depiction of women, which carries historical significance and an air of mystery. Through skillful juxtaposition of figures and forms, his canvases give rise to enigmatic beings that beckon without a name. The canvas is dominated by the solitary, yet evocative presence of the subject—a mere hint of their existence frozen in a momentary expression, a contour, or a shadow. The very essence of the depicted face is infused with the perceptions of others, absorbing lines, hues, and illumination.
Baboute's artistic code, though constant, bears the mark of captivating diversity. His portraits are fragmented, prompting the question of how to harmonize a figurative subject with the realm of abstract painting. The challenge of interweaving distinct visual languages becomes the cornerstone of his creative exploration.
In essence, Baboute's artistry is a captivating interplay of historical symbolism, abstract expression, and the evocative power of the feminine form. His journey from the textile industry of his past to the canvas of his present reflects an artist who not only repurposes materials but also redefines artistic boundaries, all the while inviting viewers to ponder the intricate relationship between form and abstraction.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1969
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists
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2017 Exposition Zurich Suisse
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Baboute est un peintre et plasticien né à Saint-Étienne en 1969.
Élève aux beaux-arts de Saint-Étienne de 1992 à 1996, il a été influencé par Henri Matisse et Claude Viallat.
Il vit et travaille à Saint-Étienne. Formé par Philippe Louisgrand et Philippe Favier , il obtient son diplôme en 1996.
Il a commencé à travailler dans le textile avec sa famille dans les années 1980. Il utilise à ses débuts des matériaux de récupérations tels que des bâches de parasol pour créer ses œuvres. Dans les années 1990, il commence à utiliser un motif qu'on retrouve régulièrement dans ses dernières séries.
Les toiles de Baboute Benyamina sont intrinsèquement liées à l’image de la femme, à son symbole historique, à son mystère. Par un jeu de juxtaposition de la figure et des formes, surgit un être sans nom qui interpelle. Seul le rappel figuré de la présence et de l’existence du sujet domine la toile. Le lecteur est ainsi happé par une expression fugitive, un contour, une ombre. Le visage s’anime par la perception de l’autre qui s’imbibe des traits, des couleurs et des lumières. Le motif à son code, il est identique, et pourtant si différent. Les portraits sont fragmentés. Comment concilier une figure et une peinture abstraite, comment superposer les langages visuels ? Tel est l’enjeu de la création de cet artiste.
Nora Khennouf
Doctorate in religious history, politics and culture.
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Médiathèque de Tarentaize Saint-Etienne
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Expositions et installations
- 1992 Exposition Mission Locale Jeunes Saint-Étienne France.
- 1992 Exposition MJC du Babet Saint-Étienne France .
- 1993 Performance Foire économique de la Loire.
- 1994 Exposition École de commerce Optimum Saint-Étienne France.
- 1995 Installation Beaux-Arts Saint-Étienne.
- 1995 Exposition Espace 515 Marsanne Drôme Ardèche.
- 1996 Exposition Art dans la Ville entrepôts Stas Saint-Étienne.
- 2000 Exposition l'art au rayon des objets perdus.
Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette Mt Pilat France.
- 2001 2003 Diffuseur Galerie Design J'ai deux amours Saint-Étienne.
- J.D.A 1 rue Pointe Cadet exposition permanente.
- 2009 iBiennial of Contemporary Art Londres.
- 2009 Hall hotel de ville de Saint-Étienne.
- 2009 Musée d'Art et d'Industrie - Saint-Étienne - Fête du Livre.
- 2010 Galerie Artprésent Paris.
- 2011 Boutic design J'ai deux amours Saint-Étienne.
- 2012 Galerie Gérard Rambaud Viencennes.
- 2013 Creativeconceptincstudios New York.
- 2016 Galerie Design J'ai deux amours 1 rue Pointe Cadet Saint-Étienne.
- 2017 Artbox.Project Basel Zurich Suisse
- 2018 Galerie Gérard Rambaud Viencennes.