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ERIC LIOT,  1964-

 

Born in 1964 in Caen, Normandy, Eric Liot has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of pop art and bas-relief sculptures. His work is characterized by a unique fusion of mixed media, often drawing on imagery from cinema and advertising that captivated him during his youth. These early influences left an indelible mark, particularly as they intertwined with memories of his father, a craftsman who built furniture and boats. Growing up amidst the sounds of tools and the smell of glue, Liot found these sensory experiences deeply inspiring and eventually wove them into his artistic practice as a tribute to his childhood and his relationship with his father.

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Liot initially pursued architecture at 18 but quickly realized his passion lay elsewhere. Shifting his focus to design, he joined a framing studio where he experimented with combining canvas and frame in innovative ways. This experience laid the groundwork for his mixed media explorations. By the 1990s, Liot began exhibiting his work, crafting sculptures that blended the imaginative worlds of Jules Verne with urban industrial aesthetics. Using materials like cardboard and raw, repurposed objects, these creations often resembled rusty machines. 

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Under the guidance of the renowned sculptor César, Liot began to shape and solidify his artistic identity. Rejecting traditional forms, he found inspiration in contemporary figures such as Erró, Télémaque, and Peter Klasen, while also drawing from his admiration for Sean Scully, Ellsworth Kelly, Frank Stella, and Edward Hopper. His fascination with the post-industrial era became a defining feature of his art. Liot’s work blends collage techniques with magnified and scaled-down sculptural forms, often decorated with bold signs and symbols.

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Rather than following a rigid, theoretical approach, Liot allows his creative process to unfold naturally. He begins with a clear goal in mind and lets the concept develop as he works. His extensive travels provide further inspiration, as he integrates cultural icons—superheroes, cartoon characters, film figures, video game protagonists, and consumerist symbols—into his art. Found objects such as toys, comics, and packaging materials often find new life in his pieces, with wood serving as his primary medium. Through intricate assemblages, he creates flat yet dynamic relief art. that exude a distinctive vitality.

Liot has extended his exploration of materials, venturing into bronze as a new medium. This shift resulted in a series of bronze sculptures, some drawing inspiration from Greek mythology. Yet, even in these purely sculptural works, his signature style remains unmistakable, marked by the vibrant energy and visual allure that define his art.

Recurring themes in Liot’s work include eroticism, religion, and peace, juxtaposed with motifs of consumerism, illusion, and power. His art invites viewers into novel narratives, where humor plays a central role in making bold social commentary. Through his inventive combinations of imagery and materials, Eric Liot has carved a niche in the contemporary art world, blending nostalgia and critique in equal measure.