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Pierre et GillesBy Sarah Colgan
Background➔ Pierre Commoy
◆ Born in 1950 in La Roche-sur-Yon, Paris
◆ Studied photography in Geneva
◆ Worked as a photographer in music and fashion magazines in 1970
Background (cont.)➔ Gilles Blanchard
◆ Born in 1953 in Le Harve, France
◆ Studied painting at Ecole des Beaux Arts
◆ Partnered with Pierre in 1979, three years after meeting
Technique➔ Sketch out design
➔ Stage photo
◆ Create their own costumes
◆ Use theatrical lighting
◆ Use props they have gathered from their travels
➔ Paint over photo
Le Petit Bal
Examples
Crazy love Stromae Forever Le Mariage Pour Tous
Examples (cont)
Ophelie
Le Coeur de Marie
Suzy Dream Catcher
Magical Mirror De La Rue Aux Etioles
Critique
Description➔ Autoportrait 78 (2014)➔ Hand-painted photograph➔ Models are Barthelemy Seng and Florian
Balicco➔ Collection Centre Pompidou, Paris➔ This image shows two men in white and
black, strung over each other in a blue background with white and red flowers surrounding them.
Analysis➔ The artists use the contrast from the blue background and the white and black of the models’
clothes to make the models stand out
◆ Creates balance as well with balancing the dark and light colors on either side of the painting
➔ Framing is also used by having flowers in the foreground
◆ Depth is also achieved by place flowers in the background
➔ Color also conveys a lighter atmosphere by using bright, vibrant colors as opposed to dull ones
◆ Despite black still being used and considered as a traditionally “dull” color, the model’s expression still helps convey the overall theme
➔ Movement can be seen by the angles of the flowers to give them a “falling” effect
Interpretation
➔ I believe that Pierre et Gilles are trying to convey a peacefully, happy bond between the two men
◆ Color and facial expressions portray a happier mood
◆ Due to type of clothing, perhaps they have recently been reunited
Judgement
➔Overall, the piece is fairly well done
◆ Bright colors
◆ Overcrowded
◆ Provides good contrast and shows movement
Over All Arist Opinion➔ Pros
◆ Intriguing subject matter
◆ Interesting combination of mediums
◆ All photos are one-of-a-kind
➔ Cons
◆ Subject matter can be left to taste
◆ Photos can sometimes be too busy
Bibliography
Works Cited
Commoy, Pierre, and Gilles Blanchard. "Facebook Logo." Autoportrait 78 , Barthélemy Seng Et... Facebook, 31 July 2015. Web.
31 Mar. 2016.
Le Scouarnec, Jean-Marc. "Pierre Et Gilles Au Printemps De Septembre : à La Vie, à L'amour." Ladepeche.fr. N.p., 8 Oct. 2012.
Web. 01 Apr. 2016.
Leclézio, Mélissa. "Pierre Et Gilles: Pop Portraiture with a French Touch." The Culture Trip. The Culture Trip, n.d. Web. 31 Mar.
2016.
Templon, Daniel. "Galerie Daniel Templon - Artist-Pierre Et Gilles." Galerie Daniel Templon - Artist-Pierre Et Gilles. N.p., n.d.
Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
Turner, Jonathan. (n.d.): n. pag. Pierre Et Gilles. ACCA. Web.