Théo Mercier (born 1984) is a French sculptor, painter and photographer. He is trained as a designer and self-taught as an artist, and interned with Matthew Barney in 2008.[1] He also worked with Bernhard Willhelm.[2][3] He uses collage and found objects in his work.[4] Vogue described his work as drawing "on a surreal and dreamlike imaginarium populated by singular, mysterious and often monstrous creatures."[1] His work has been exhibited at the Galerie Gabrielle Maubrie and the Fondation d'entreprise Ricard in Paris, France and Lille 3000.[1][5][6][7]
Théo Mercier | |
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Théo Mercier in 2017 | |
Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Sculptor, painter and photographer |
References
edit- ^ a b c Fossi, Michelle. "Théo Mercier". People. Italian Vogue. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ Pernet, Diane (13 February 2009). "Bernhard Willhelm for Dazed & Confused Japan 75 Styling Special Issue photographed by Theo Mercier and styling and modeled by BERNHARD WILLHELM". A Shaded View on Fashion. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Whimsical Yeti Sculptures". TrendHunter.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "NYC: Theo Mercier Opening Show". Other Events. Fader. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "The Plastic out of the Wood: Theo Mercier". Young designers (in French). Paris-Lifestyle. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ Tann, Nick (5 October 2012). "Martine Aubry, mayor of Lille, visits the exhibition called "Desesperanza"". The Dark Room. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ Rossignol, Pascal. "Photo". Photos. Yahoo!. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
External links
edit- Official website
- Théo Mercier remonte les Corridors du temps au château de Parentignat (in French)
- Interview with Mercier in Fascinesh!on