Concept XVI
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Concept XVI by Remaut.
Acrylic, mixed media, object found on canvas.
140 x 100 cm | June 1999
Concept XVI In Concept XVI, Remaut pushes this fascination into bold, Duchampian territory. He creates a modern altar for the object, mounting a weathered plastic bottle directly into a recessed niche within the canvas. Set against a distressed wall that defines his aesthetic, with white plaster-like textures, the word “ART” is emblazoned with absolute clarity. This piece serves as a conceptual manifesto; rather than just depicting the object, Remaut is boldly declaring the milk bottle itself to be a work of art, challenging the viewer to stop and consider the beauty within the mundane.
Behind the Canvas
Roger Remaut is a Belgian abstract artist (1942, Oostende) Roger's mixed media paintings are constructions of material, incorporating objects found, textures, layers of paint and graffiti. Scrawled text begs deciphering, impelling the viewer to discover a hidden meaning though none is intended. His works convey a feeling of antiquity with damaged surfaces, scratches, cracks and spots. The paintings are built up slowly with many layers of matter and paint. They are continually changed in a process that involves searching, fighting and looking for a solution where the unconscious is relied upon for inspiration."
