Totems

The work of the French artist Laurent Le Deunff (b. 1977 in Talence, lives and works between Bordeaux and Paris) revolves around themes commonly associated with nature, from campfires and attempts to animals and cellars. Straddling a fine line between high-brow art and popular culture, his slightly quirky motifs question the concept and nature of creativity.

For his series of Totems, the artist has sculpted four animal figures – a deer, a fox, a mouse and a turtle-dove – inspired by Luxembourgish literature and lore. While firmly rooted in classic animal sculpture, their forms poke fun at tradition by alluding to a famous brand of candy dispensers.

With the support of the Service Forests of the City of Luxembourg

Laurent Le Deunff

Laurent Le Deunff (b. 1977 in Talence, lives and works in Bordeaux) uses traditional sculpting techniques to make works that oscillate between art, craftmanship and manufactured objects. His work has been exhibited across Europa, including most recently at Biennale Gherdeina, and can be found in major public collections such as Musee d’’Art Moderne in Paris, CAPC Musee d’’art contemporain in Bordeaux and FRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

www.semiose.com/artist/laurent-le-deunff

Materials

Oak