In this introductory lecture, French artist in residence Etienne de France’s introduces his creative practice and his plans for his residency in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington.
In this talk, de France will show examples of his previous work and his on-going projects, and address central themes in his artistic practice - the relationship between nature and modified landscapes. In his work he uses the format of fictional documentary, to question concepts of landscape - as a space for the imagination and for struggle. The artist will discuss his ongoing project The Green Vessel which examines the diary industry, while also referencing hyper-cartography and science-fiction.
