Miguel Chevalier uses computers as a means of expression in the visual arts field. It has established itself internationally as one of the pioneers of virtual and digital art.
Born in 1959 in Mexico City. Lives and works in Paris.
Since 1978, Miguel Chevalier uses computers as a means of expression in the visual arts field. It has established itself internationally as one of the pioneers of virtual and digital art.
His work, experimental and multidisciplinary, has its origins in the history of art which he reformulating them. His work addresses the question of the immateriality in art and logic induced by the computer, such as hybridization, generativity, interactivity, networking. It develops various themes such as the relationship between nature and artifice, the observation of flows and networks organizing contemporary society, the imaginary architecture and virtual cities, the transposition of motifs from Islamic art in the digital world. The images they supply to us constantly question our relationship to the world.
Miguel Chevalier realizes numerous exhibitions in museums, art centers and galleries worldwide. It also carries out projects in the public and architectural space.
Miguel Chevalier has acquired, through its multidisciplinary training and during his travels around the world, a great artistic experience. His art is characterized by exploration since 1982 of today's technologies. His field of research has its origins in the history of art and reformulating them using computer tools essential data.
His themes are relevant to its observation of flows and networks organizing contemporary societies. It has established itself internationally as one of the pioneers of virtual and digital art. The images that we book perpetually question our relationship to the world.
"Sur nature graine N° 6" Original digital print on black plexiglass. Signed and numbered by the artist. Small print run of 50 copies.
GALERIE SOPHIE BOULAN - Copyright - Aforma - 2015