The Anka Girls
A Bold and Committed Duo
The Anka Girls , a Champagne duo formed by Géraldine and Anne , are breathing new life into the world of contemporary art. Their hybrid approach, between abstraction and art brut , questions the representations of women and gender , offering a unique and striking reflection on our society. Overflowing with creativity, they merge techniques and materials to develop a recognizable style, oscillating between Street Art and monumental sculptures .
Géraldine , with a thesis on colors, masters contrasts with a rare intensity, applying her pigments with assumed spontaneity. Anne , for her part, structures their creations in volume thanks to her expertise in art history and cabinetmaking. Their art is a subtle blend of softness and brutality , translating profound questions about identity and the mutations of the living .
U Virilis (2023), Anka Girls, Sculpture - Spray paint, 150x50 cm
Works that Disturb and Fascinate
The Anka Girls are known for their ability to transcend matter and concept . Their series such as Belly Portraits and Walls in Pieces quickly evolved into monumental sculptures where uterine forms and hybridizations of textile materials translate an aesthetic that is both organic and impactful. Each work is an immersive and reflective experience , a dialogue between the viewer and the material.
Extrasensory (2021), Anka Girls, Spray paint on canvas, 100x100 cm
The Essential Works
The sculptures U Virilis (2023), Travelling (2021), Talante (2023) and Extrasensoriel (2021) reveal profound explorations of the themes of identity, resilience and interconnectedness. U Virilis , at 150 cm tall, imposes a captivating presence, representing an adolescent in search of identity, a powerful symbol of the contradictions and changing beauty of the transition to adulthood. Travelling consists of six foreshortened U shapes, forming an ascending chain that connects heaven to earth, symbolizing the profound connection between man and the universe through a colorful and harmonious dynamic.
Travelling (2021), Anka Girls, Sculpture - Spray paint, 120x44 cm
Talante , inspired by Kathrine Switzer , the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, pays homage to women's struggles with a fusion of Street Art and organic Picasso , expressing female resilience and determination in a powerful artistic manifesto. Finally, Extrasensoriel , with its swirl of colors and shapes, depicts a strange face resembling a mandrill, inviting an introspective reflection on the duality between humanity and animality.
Atalante (2023), Anka Girls, Sculpture - Spray paint, 120x44 cm
The Anka Girls, A Growing Value
The Anka Girls' work fits perfectly into the emerging trends of contemporary art, attracting growing recognition within artistic circles. Several elements make it a promising investment: first, their unique artistic identity, the result of a fusion of abstraction, outsider art, and street art, which gives them an inimitable signature. Second, their works, in tune with current debates on gender and identity, resonate deeply with contemporary concerns, thus attracting the attention of collectors and museums. Moreover, their constant evolution, marked by a shift from painting to monumental sculptures, demonstrates an ambition and capacity for innovation that guarantee artistic longevity. Finally, in an art market where committed and innovative artists are increasingly valued, their bold approach and the originality of their works ensure added value in the years to come.
Jean Dubreil
| ArtMajeur Magazine