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Exposition de groupe | GLR41
été 2021
Coderch & Malavia, “Tensegrity Dance”
Bronze patiné
31" x 20" x 18"
Coderch & Malavia, “Galène”
Bronze patiné
52" x 30" x 20.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Re-covery"
Bronze
26.50"
Coderch & Malavia, "Re-silient"
Bronze
22"
Coderch & Malavia, "Amphitrite's arm"
Bronze
31"
Coderch & Malavia, "Hamlet Sketch" Eds. 59, 60 et 62/100
Bronze patiné
12.25" x 3.25" x 3.25"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream"
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" (détails)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" (détails)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" (détails)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Ashia" Ed. 7/8
Bronze patiné
26" x 48" x 32"
Coderch & Malavia, "Ashia" Ed. 7/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
26" x 48" x 32"
Coderch & Malavia, "Ashia" Ed. 7/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
26" x 48" x 32"
Coderch & Malavia, "Ashia" Ed. 7/8 (detail)
Bronze patiné
26" x 48" x 32"
Coderch & Malavia, "Kymo" Ed. 6/8
Bronze patiné
25" x 19" x 16.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Kymo" Ed. 6/8 (détail).
Bronze patiné
25" x 19" x 16.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Kymo" Ed. 6/8 (détail).
Bronze patiné
25" x 19" x 16.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Kymo" Ed. 6/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
25" x 19" x 16.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "My Life Is My Message" Ed. 7/8
Bronze patiné, base en fer
28" x 14" x 16"
Coderch & Malavia, "My Life Is My Message" Ed. 7/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné, base en fer
28" x 14" x 16"
Coderch & Malavia, "My Life Is My Message" Ed. 7/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné, base en fer
28" x 14" x 16"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Little Tin Man" Ed. 1/8
Bronze patiné
33.5" x 11" x 9"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Little Tin Man" Ed. 1/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
33.5" x 11" x 9"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Little Tin Man" Ed. 1/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
33.5" x 11" x 9"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Little Tin Man" Ed. 1/8 (detail)
Bronze patiné
33.5" x 11" x 9"
Coderch & Malavia, "Learning to Fly"
Bronze patiné
72.75" x 112.25" x 35.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Learning to Fly"
Bronze patiné
72.75" x 112.25" x 35.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Learning to Fly" (détail)
Bronze patiné
72.75" x 112.25" x 35.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Learning to Fly"
Bronze patiné
72.75" x 112.25" x 35.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Haiku" Ed. 3/8
Bronze patiné
39.5" x 8" x 8"
Coderch & Malavia, "Haiku" Ed. 3/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
39.5" x 8" x 8"
Coderch & Malavia, "Haiku" Ed. 3/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
39.5" x 8" x 8"
Coderch & Malavia, "Haiku" Ed. 3/8 (détail)
Bronze patiné
39.5" x 8" x 8"
Coderch & Malavia, "Liber" AP II/IV
Bronze patiné
30.75" x 29.25" x 18.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Liber" AP II/IV (détail)
Bronze patiné
30.75" x 29.25" x 18.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Liber" AP II/IV (détail)
Bronze patiné
30.75" x 29.25" x 18.5"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" Ed. of 8 VENDU
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" Ed. of 8. VENDU
(détail)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" Ed. of 8 VENDU
(détail)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "Clio’s Dream" Ed. of 8 VENDU
(détail)
Bronze patiné
49.5" x 25" x 23"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Tissue of Time" Ed. de 8 VENDU
Bronze patiné
62.25" x 14.5" x 29.25"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Tissue of Time" AP II/IV VENDU
Bronze patiné
62" x 15" x 29"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Tissue of Time" AP II/IV (détail) VENDU
Bronze patiné
62" x 15" x 29"
Coderch & Malavia, "The Tissue of Time" AP II/IV (détail) VENDU
Bronze patiné
62" x 15" x 29"
Coderch & Malavia désigne le projet commun de deux sculpteurs espagnols : Joan Coderch et Javier Malavia. Joan Coderch est né en 1959 à Castellar del Vallés Barcelone et diplômé de la faculté des beaux-arts de Barcelone. Javier Malavia est né en 1970 à Oñati, Guipúzcoa, diplômé de la faculté des beaux-arts San Carlos de Valence.
C'est une entreprise de sculpture en porcelaine dans laquelle tous deux travaillaient qui les a réunis. En 2015, ils se lancent dans un projet artistique sur les traces de maîtres de la figuration tels que Maillol, Rodin, Marini et Bourdelle.
Une partie de l’originalité de leur art réside dans leur façon de travailler, puisqu’ils réalisent leurs sculptures à quatre mains. Joan et Javier expriment dans leur travail des notions telles que l’engagement social en matière d’égalité, d’environnement et d’enfance.
Leur projet se distingue par son honnêteté et son authenticité : ils explorent les différentes attitudes humaines face à la vie. La nature, la recherche de l’émotion à travers l’œuvre, la révélation des sentiments qui dirigent l’homme, la rencontre entre la figure et la posture, et l’association de la beauté et de la discipline occupent une place importante. L’être humain est au cœur de leur art.
Les sculpteurs Coderch et Malavia ont vu leurs pièces de bronze s'envoler à travers le ciel couvert suédois pour atteindre leur nouvelle demeure, le festival de sculpture "Skupltur i Pilane", l'un des rendez-vous les plus importants du monde de l'art, qui a ouvert ses portes au public le 15. Le duo formé par le Catalan Joan Coderch et le Basque Javier Malavia a été invité à exposer ses œuvres aux côtés de certains des sculpteurs les plus renommés de la scène internationale, tels que Tony Cragg ou Jaume Plensa.
Article en anglais | At the center of Coderch & Malavia’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions. The Valencia-based duo works collaboratively to cast bronze sculptures that explore the nuances of the body through dance-like movements and distinct gestures. Natural details like golden branches and feathered wings embellish many of the heavily patinaed works, Coderch & Malavia share, to evoke themes from classic literature, theater, photography, cinema, and ballet. “The human being is three-dimensional,” they say. “Probably that is the main reason why we are attracted to sculpture. It is the closest artistic representation of ourselves.” After a discussion on intentions for a new project, the pair generally works with a live model to help the sculpture take shape.
Article en anglais | For the Spanish artist duo Joan Coderch and Javier Malavia, the “human being is at the core of their art.” The two founded Coderch & Malavia to collaborate on expressive figurative sculptures that explore movement and emotion as it relates to the human body. From striking ballet positions to quiet, understated stances—their bronze figures capture a unique moment in time. All of their art is created together at their large industrial studio in Valencia, Spain. “The complicated part is organizing and sharing the physical creation of the work itself because you need double discipline,” they say. “You must learn to trust your partner and be able to share your ideas and your work with him, and, above all, you must put your ego aside in order to stay equal to commit to the final result.” The result of this creative relationship is a portfolio of titillating sculptures that appear to be trapped in their own intriguing storyline.
Article en anglais | In 2015, Spanish sculptors Joan Coderch and Javier Malavia joined forces, pooling their talent to create Coderch & Malavia Sculptors. Together, they create powerful figures in three dimensions, expertly molding clay into dynamic bronze sculptures. Influenced by the classical sculpture of Rodin, Maillol, and Marini, their figurative work blends traditional techniques with modern attitudes. The sculptors initially met while working for the same porcelain manufacturer. After discovering their common artistic goals, they decided to set forth and create their own studio. “Until then we did something that we liked, but somehow we did not feel accomplished, because our work was managed by third parties,” the sculptors tell My Modern Met. “That vertigo that the unknown produces, the transition from a comfortable situation to a very different one...