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Laurent began his career as a portrait photographer, working in editorial roles for UK publications such as The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Independent, before moving into fine art photography in the early 2000s.
In some of the works she has released to date, Laurent has repeatedly visited the locations and subjects to photograph. By incorporating the cycles of seasons, time, and changes in her relationship with her subjects into her images, Laurent attempts to visually express the transience of nature and the immutability that defies human understanding. Furthermore, by putting her works into the form of artist books, Laurent gives viewers a more intimate and thoughtful visual experience. The delicate materials, layout, and colors of the books can be understood as reflecting her quiet observational eye.
IACK's exhibition, Silences, brings together for the first time three artist books that Laurent has produced in the past decade as limited editions with the Brighton, UK-based independent publisher Jane & Jeremy. Through these three artist books, 6 (2011), 54°0′13.176″N 2°32′52.278″W (2017), his latest work Memories of an Unknown Island (2022), and the video work 54°0′13.176″N 2°32′52.278″W, Laurent explores the human condition and the natural world, questioning concepts such as ecology, femininity, change and constancy.
We are also planning to hold an event inviting the artist on the final day of the exhibition. Please take this opportunity to come and see the works.
Silences
Véronique Rolland
Dates: Saturday, October 8th - Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 *Closed Wednesday and Thursday the first week, and Monday and Tuesday the second week
Business hours: Weekdays 12:00-17:30 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 12:00-19:00
Venue: IACK
Contact: info (at) iack.studio
[Japan visit event]
Veronique Laurent autograph session
Date and time: October 23 (Sun) 15:00-16:30
Venue: IACK
The artist himself will be invited to a signing session at the IACK store. Whether you already have a collection of his work or not, let's welcome the artist to Japan together. The signing session will be available to those who purchase the artist's book on the day or those who already have the book, but anyone who wants to hear the artist talk is also welcome to come along.
*Notes for visitors
If you are not feeling well, please refrain from visiting. In addition, when you visit, please wear a mask and disinfect your hands when entering the store. If you cannot follow these rules, we may refuse you entry. Thank you for your understanding.
Véronique Rolland
A London-based French-British artist, he creates works in the form of photography, video, artist books, etc., on the theme of our relationship with nature and the environment. His works, including the limited edition artist books "6" (2011), "54°0′13.176″N 2°32′52.278″W" (2017), and "Memories of an Unknown Island" (2022), are held in various institutions, including the National Portrait Gallery (London), the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), and the Pompidou Centre (Paris).
www.veroniquerolland.com
