Alexandre Loye

IfAlexandre Loye 's work were to be described as a taste, it would initially be sweet, conveying a link to childhood and the delight of sour sweets. Then, a touch of bitterness would stand out. Not to overshadow or attenuate the first sensation, but rather to heighten its meaning and add a new depth of taste. Finally, once the first two tastes have been blended and assimilated, a full, umami-like* flavor can develop.

Thus, to discover Alexandre Loye's work is to experience a body of work that can be deciphered and apprehended in several stages: while the first glance may perceive a work akin to naive art, conveying a certain candor, the second quickly grasps the underlying irony. But what is undeniable about this work is its poetic scope, which, with humor, derision and a little without seeming to, takes a sharp look at our society and its shortcomings.

A graduate of HEAD, Alexandre Loye lives and works in Lausanne. He devotes most of his time to painting, but also to drawing, writing and sculpture. In parallel with his artistic work, he participates in various artists' collectives, notably the art&fiction publishing house, as author and editor.


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