LIBELLULE

Artiste/Artist : Christophe Batardière Date création /Creation time : 2019 Matériaux /Materials : Steel and blown glass Description : This sculpture was above all for the artist a search for finesse and lightness. Placed on its branch, with its lacy wings, the dragonfly comes to life in the slightest breeze. Its deep blue glass paste eyes are like two sapphires that light up at the slightest ray of sunlight. Presentation of the artist and his approach: Christophe Batardière began his career as a sculptor-designer at the age of 30. He creates sculptures in metal and stainless steel. His approach is close to that of a fashion designer, with a technical and sophisticated approach to production. His works are odes to nature, to its diversity and complexity. In parallel to his animal sculptures and anthropomorphic masks, he is evolving towards more monumental works. Description : A DRAGONFLY (stainless steel and blown glass)To the artist, this sculpture primarily consisted in seeking lightness and delicacy. Settled on a branch and showing its lace wings, the dragonfly is coming to life at the slightest breeze. The deep blue glass-paste eyes are like two sapphires lighting up as the sun shines. Presentation of the artist and his/her approach : Christophe Batardière was 30 when he started working as a sculptor-designer. He works wood as well as stainless steel. His approach is similar to that of a fashion designer: it is both technical and sophisticated. His works are true odes to nature with its diversity and complexity. Alongside wildlife carvings and anthropomorphic masks, he moves on to more monumental works.