EVA CHETTLE
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Scorpids are a geographically isolated species found in the Chagos archipelago in the middle of the Indian Ocean. They belong to the family of scorpionidae and differ from other arachnids as their pedipalps are claws; but for geological reasons, the species has gone through genetic mutations which have separated it into several sub-species: scorsericums, scorpapillos, scorsaltus and scopiscis, land and sea scordomums and diurnal and nocturnal scornibus.
2014
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Des papillons dans le ventre - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm - SOLD
Butiner la fleur - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Des papillons dans le ventre - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm - SOLD
Mordre la main qui nourrit - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm - SOLD
Des fourmis dans le pied - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Manger dans la main - 2018 - 40x30x5,5cm - SOLD
Taille de guêpe - 2019 - 23x15x5,5cm - SOLD
Les oreilles qui bourdonnent - 2019 - 23x15x5,5cm - SOLD
Des papillons dans le ventre2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Butiner la fleur2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Des papillons dans le ventre2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Mordre la main qui nourrit2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Des fourmis dans le pied2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Manger dans la main2018 - 40x30x5,5cm
Taille de guêpe2019 - 23x15x5,5cm
Les oreilles qui bourdonnent2019 - 23x15x5,5cm
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Eva Chettle is a Franco-English artist living in Barcelona. Since her childhood, she has been passionate about biology. But her sensitivity and her need to work with her hands led her in 2006 to study Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, specializing in sculpture. In 2013, she returned back to Paris to join the casting workshop of the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle. In this fascinating environment, Eva created her first hybrid assemblies. Subsequently, she joined the casting workshop at the Musée du Louvre, where she participated in the conservation of French artistic heritage while perfecting her moulding techniques, which she would use in her future creations. At the same time, in 2018, she published Fabuleuses Chimères, written and illustrated in the style of 19th century naturalists. The book explores the imaginary animal behaviour of her chimeras. In 2020, she returned to Barcelona and applied her mastery of volume working on set design and scenography. Meanwhile, Eva never lost sight of the need to expand her bestiary. Currently, her creative horizon focuses on animating her creatures, by the integration of robotics to bring them to life and conquer the world.
Coming soon 08/09/2024 --------> 24/11/2024 :
Manifesta 15 Barcelona Metropolitana - Museu de Ciències Naturals de Granollers
Solo
- 2023 - Resurgencia Salvaje - Ket Galeria, Barcelona
- 2022 - Quimeres – Hibridacions osteològiques. El Taller 131, Barcelona.
- 2019 - Les chimères s’invitent à la Guincheuse - Hybridations Ostéologiques. Bistrot La Guincheuse, París.
- 2018 - Fabuleuses Chimères, book signing and presentation of works. L'Euridyce, París.
Group
- 2023 - Ecologías queer - Centro de Arte la Panera, Lleida
- 2019 - Fabuleuses Chimères - La Fabuloserie, París.
- 2017 - Art Vivant - Abbaye de Vinetz. Chalons en Champagne.
- 2016 - Artcité - Maison du Citoyen. Fontenay sous Bois.
- 2016 - Minimenta - Atelier G.Germain. París
- 2016 - La Roulotte à Chimères - Festival des Murs à Pêches. Montreuil
- 2016 - Comment bâtir un univers qui ne s'effondre pas deux jours plus tard -Maison Populaire. Montreuil
- 2015 - De l'Art à la Ferme - Cité Industrielle La Jarry. Vincennes
- 2015 - Le saut de l'ange - L'Albatros. Montreuil
- 2015 - Pas si bêtes - Espace Christiane Peugeot. París
- 2015 - Mur à Chimères - Festival des Murs à Pêches. Montreuil
- 2014 - Zoo/mbie - La Rotonde. París.
- 2014 - Apéroboat Chauffe Marcel - Batofar. París
- 2010 - 1020* Les noves edats del bronze - Centre Cultural de Bellvitge. Barcelona
Eva Chettle has been drawn to collecting elements from the natural world since her early childhood - shells, bones, seeds, roots and more. Once removed from their native habitats, these fragments transform into relics, prized for their shape, colour and beauty. Interestingly, these diverse remnants of the past always seem to assemble in perfect harmony, fashioning hybrid creatures akin to both aliens and prehistoric beings. In a way, they experience a resurrection, transitioning from natural decay and eventual obscurity to becoming integral components of a sculptural ensemble known as 'Chimera.' Beyond their formal and aesthetic allure, Chettle endeavours to transport viewers into the realm of the unknown. Through her own bestiary, she narrates the behaviours of each inhabitant, prompting reflection on our perception of reality and challenging the assumptions we hold dear. In doing so, she offers nuanced variations to Darwin's Theory of Evolution, inviting us to reconsider the boundaries of the natural world.
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Fabuleuses Chimères
80 pages – Landscape format 29,7 x 21 cm - Hardcover
60 sketches and watercolour by the author - 26 artwork photographies – photo credits Chris&Nico
Texts in collaboration with Marie Delarue
Preface from Stéphanie Barnay-Verdier
Edition l’oeil de la femme à barbe
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