Hervé Wahlen

NEW YORK.- Barry Friedman Ltd. is pleased to presents Dinanderie, an exhibition of sculpture by French artist Hervé Wahlen, from February 21 through March 15, 2008. This exhibition demonstrates Wahlen’s mastery with the rare and unusual art of dinanderie, the manual shaping of copper metal sheeting and its subsequent decorative processes, including hammering, shaping, soldering and welding, cutting and patination. The resulting organically shaped objects are both sensuous and enigmatic.

Wahlen explores issues of contrast and balance. Smooth exterior surfaces in deep, rich patinas are juxtaposed with highly textured interiors of gold leaf. The reflective nature of the interior draws the viewer’s eye to the light within, while a copper skin stretched above a predetermined void creates tension.

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