Colette Billaud

Colette Billaud is a contemporary French artist. Her artistic journey has been a captivating exploration of form, balance, and the interplay between materials and the human body. With a background deeply rooted in artistic expression, Colette has honed her craft as both an artist and a sculptor. Her chosen medium consists of wood or Plexiglas rods, intricately intertwined with stainless steel piano wire, giving rise to structures that exude grace and fluidity.

For Colette, the human body serves as an endless source of inspiration. She has expressed her fascination through a multitude of mediums, ranging from drawing and modeling to the captivating lens of photography. Her work in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s even led her to explore the dynamic relationship between actors and their tools in performances held in London, Angers, and Paris. This period of creative exploration laid the foundation for her future artistic endeavors.

Colette's artistic journey took a transformative turn when she enrolled at the LEM (Laboratoire d'Etudes sur le Mouvement) at the Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris. Over the course of two intensive years, she engaged in rigorous experimentation that would shape the trajectory of her artistic research. It was during this time that Colette began to explore the concept of structures as extensions of the moving body within space.

Since her transformative experience at LEM, Colette Billaud has embarked on a captivating artistic exploration, delving into the realm of balance. Her creations challenge the very concept of equilibrium, whether they rest gracefully upon the floor, hang suspended in the air, or adorn the walls. She masterfully employs elements of emptiness, air, transparency, shadow, and light to craft her artistic narratives.

One of the defining characteristics of Colette's work lies in the dynamic relationships she fosters among materials in her structures. This interplay instigates movement, creating spaces that oscillate between silence and sonorous expression, leaving viewers immersed in a world of sensory wonder.

Colette Billaud's artistic vision extends far beyond the confines of traditional dimensions. She has ventured into the creation of large-scale structures, envisioning the possibility of crafting new pieces that transcend the boundaries of scale. Her art has the potential to leave an indelible mark within vast private or public spaces, captivating audiences with the immersive experience she creates.

Discover contemporary artworks by Colette Billaud, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary french artists. Artistic domains: Sculpture, Drawing. Account type: Artist , member since 2010 (Country of origin France). Buy Colette Billaud's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Colette Billaud. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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