Laurence JENK at the Metropole Hotel Monaco by ©Gil Zetbase
Laurence JENK inside her studio in Vallauris, Southern of France ©Bestimage
LAURENCE JENK IS A FRENCH WORLD RENOWNED CONTEM- PORARY ARTIST
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Well known as Laurence JENKELL, in 2020, the artist decides to change her signature for a shorter and a modern name: JENK.
What for? Develop its identity first, for better protect her new artworks.
BREAKING NEWS
Laurence JENK is born on December 31, 1965. She lives and works in Vallauris in the Alpes-Maritimes, France. She has been creating medium-defying sculptures since the 1990’s. Implementing her signature “wrapping twist technique,” Jenkell is known for her vibrant- ly colored “wrapped” Candy sculptures. She creates larger than life candyshaped sculptures in bright colors and varying sizes, completed in materials including bronze, plexiglass, aluminum, marble and authentic Murano glass. More than a medium, the candy interpreted by Laurence JENK has become a language. Her works join in a thought and cultural process: the subject of the Candy allying simplicity and universality.. The great freedom and the no less great determination with which Laurence JENK conducts her research, develops her themes and enriches her repertoire of forms, forces admiration and reveals an authentic artist’s temperament. Candy remains the core of her creative identity but she cleverly explores all its possibilities.
FEW WORDS ON...
In only a decade her Candies and their more or less direct versions, the iconic «Wrappings», ADN’s, Robots, Butterflies, have had an international success. Since she has been extending her «wrapping» and the idea of twist with other materials and forms such as the «Wrapping Fridge» and the «Jelly Wrap». Though the candy remains her favourite subject, her latest wrappings twists creations refl ect on impending environmental issues like the exhaustion of the coffee growing lands, the proliferation of non-biodegradable disposable products and the poaching of endangered animals.
Laurence JENK ‘s work is present in more than 25 countries. It is represented by numerous galleries and is part of important private, public and institutional collections.
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Photo of Laurence JENK by French photographer ©Gil Zetbase, Metropole Hotel, Monte-Carlo, Monaco 2021.
WRAPPING CANDY
FOLLOWING MANY EXPERIMENTATIONS WITH THIS MATERIAL, SHE MANAGED TO CONTROL AND DOMINATE PLEXIGLAS, TO MASTER THE ‘WRAPPING’ TECHNIQUE, ALLOWING HER TO CREATE THE CANDY SCULPTURE WHICH HAS OBSESSED HER FOR MANY YEARS.
Wrapping Candy Plexiglas Plexiglas 80 cm
Unique piece 2017
Unique piece 2016
Unique piece 2010
Wrapping Candy Bronze Bronze with patina 80 cm Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2016
Wrapping Candy Iridescent radiant Plexiglas 44 cm
Unique piece 2020
Unique piece 2016
Wrapping Candy Polyester 200 cm
Aluminium base 75 x 75 X 75 cm Edition 8 + 4 E.A.
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THE ‘WRAPPING’, MEANING THE WRAPPING OF THE MATERIAL, ASSOCIATED WITH THE TWIST OF THE CANDY WRAP MAKES EACH CANDY SCULPTURE UNIQUE. THE ARTIST HAS THEN BEEN USING OTHER MATERIALS TO CREATE THIS ICONIC FIGURE, SUCH AS MARBLE, BRONZE, ALUMINIUM, POLYESTER.
A UNIVERSAL FIGURE, LAURENCE JENK’S CANDY SCULPTURE IS NOT ONLY A SYMBOL OF SWEETNESS, BUT ALSO TOUCHES UPON TWIST, DRAPE, RESITANCE AND ENTANGLEMENT. IT HAS ALLOWED HER TO EXORCISE SOME DEMONS FROM HER CHILDHOOD AND TO QUESTION HER OWN HEREDITY.
WRAPPING CANDY
Combination of the Candy and DNA helix
ADN THE ARTIST TRANSFORMS THE MATERIAL, DOES MORE AND MORE RESEARCH ABOUT ITS POSSIBILITIES.
Laurence JENK shapes it and plays around its structure to finally create the spiral of the DNA’s double helix. Through this new creative orientation, she gives us some of her own DNA.
Chapelet Acidulé Plexiglas 24 x 68 cm Unique piece 2011
Butterfly Blue ADN Plexiglas 90 x 41 cm Pièce unique 2011
Chromosomic Interface Plexiglas 50 x 90 x 35 cm
Unique piece 2011 06
BUILDART
WITH WORLDWIDE EXHIBITIONS, LAURENCE JENK TRAVELS AND INVITES US TO SHARE THROUGH HER EYES THE WORLDS THAT CAPTIVATE HER SUCH AS THE SURROUNDING BUILDINGS SOMETIMES LINKED TO HEARTBREAKING NEWS.
THIS INSPIRATION LEADS HER TO OPEN UP TO A MORE ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE. THESE PERFECTLY CONCEIVED WORKS ARE MADE OF BUILDINGS THAT HUMANS COULD NOT HELP BUT DESTROY.
Johannesburg Plexiglas 113 x 55 x 55 cm
Unique piece 2010
La Belle de Moscou Plexiglas 62 x 61 x 10,5 cm
Unique piece 2010
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ROBOTS BY CREATING THESE SCULPTURES, LAURENCE JENK TOUCHES UPON THE COMPLICATED WORLD OF HUMANS.
A special universe facing the evolution of their environment and their dependance on the machines. The Robot came to Laurence JENK as an expression of this powerful theme.
Robot Tika Plexiglas 145 x 120 cm
Unique piece 2013 Hazkel Robot
Aluminium and Bronze 95 x 50 cm Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2010
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TABLEAUX COMPOSITIONS
LAURENCE JENK’S CANDIES ARE ALSO MATERIAL USED TO COMPOSE. THE CAN- DY SCULPTURE ITSELF BECOMES A TOOL TO CREATE A WORK MADE ENTIRELY OF CANDIES. SHE COMBINES AND PUTS THEM TOGETHER IN SNARE-PICTURES WITH UNIVERSAL CULTURAL SYMBOLISM AND REFERENCES.
Tableau Candies Collectors « Sunrise » Candies Collectors plexiglas 250 x 154,5 x 7 cm
Unique piece 2017
Tableau Candies Collectors « Pacman » Candies Collectors plexiglas Multicolors 116 x 120 x 6 cm
Unique piece 2017
Tableau Candies Collectors Circle Candies Collectors plexiglas Red Diameter 100 cm
Unique piece 2015
WRAPPINGS TWISTS
AFTER WORKING ON THE WRAPPING CANDIES FOR YEARS, LAURENCE JENK HAS BEEN CREATING NEW SCULPTURES ON THE THEME OF THE TWIST AND SPIRAL, LEADING TO THE WRAPPING TWISTS.
Wrapping Twist Black Striped White Plexiglas 35 cm
Unique piece 2017
Unique piece 2017 10
ALUMINIUM WRAPPINGS TWISTS
WITH HER NEW WORK TAKING ON ONCE AGAIN THE THEME OF THE TWIST, LAURENCE JENK ADDRESSES CURRENT TOPICS, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENT.
By twisting and distorting iconic objects such as the Italian coffee maker, the fridge or a powerful animal such as the elephant, the artist, Laurence JENK reveals her vision of consumerism, and the violence and injustice it implies. Made of polished aluminum, these new works have a universal reach.
Coffee Maker Wrapping Aluminium 115 x 110 x 65 cm
Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2017
Wrapping Twist Fridge Aluminium polibrillant 162 x 68 x 60 cm
Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2017 11
Jelly Wrap or Wrapping Twist Elephant Aluminium polibrillant 300 x 200 x 80 cm
Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2017
Wrapping Twist Trashcan Aluminium polibrillant 45 x 47 x 93 cm
Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2017
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MIXED TECHNIQUE TABLEAUX
GO BACK TO PAINTING IS IN A WAY, A NEED TO RENEW HERSELF AND TO RETURN TO THE BASICS OF PAINTING AND ITS REQUIREMENTS.
For several months, Laurence JENK has felt the need to go back to painting and experiment with different techniques on canvas. The Twisty character, in continuity with her work on torsion, often takes center stage on these new canvases.
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BRAND COLLABORATION
THERE ARE MANY REASONS THAT LEAD A BRAND TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF AN ARTIST: GROW THEIR CREDIBILITY, SUPPORT YOUNG TALENT, TAKE POSITION ON A QUESTION OF SOCIETY, MAKE NOISE, OR GET A CHANCE TO WRITE ITS NAME IN THE ART HISTORY.
Non-contractual photos 15
London Olympic Games 165 cm Edition 8 + 4 E.A. 2012
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Transparent plexiglas 80 cm Unique piece 2008
MONUMENTAL SCULPTURES
OFTEN ADAPTED AND INTEGRATED WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT, THE MONUMENTAL SCULPTURES ARE UNIQUE PIECES OF ART. THESE KIND OF SCULPUTRES MAKES THE DIFFERENCE WITH THEIR IMMENSITY AND ORIGINALITY.
Wrapping Candy Azerbadjian 5 m
Unique piece 17
Unique piece
Unique piece
THE ‘‘JENKELLISE’’
LAURENCE JENK HAS DECLINED THE CANDY PLEXIGLAS SCULPTURE FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS. LATER, SHE DECIDES TO WORK ON THE TWIST THEMATIC, TO TRANSFORM ITS FIRST ARTWORK INTO DNA, THEN IN 2017, SHE REALIZES THAT THE CONCEPT CAN BE APPLY AT ALL SUBJECTS.
JENKELLISE AN ARTWORK IS DESIGN A UNIQUE PIECE OF ART WITH THE ARTIST. YOU CAN INSERT THE MOST VALUABLE THING OF YOURS OR SOMEONE AND INCLUDE IT INSIDE AN AUTHENTIC WRAPPING CANDY SCULTPURE.
Wrapping Candy Jenkellise Plexiglas 40 cm
Unique piece 2020
Unique piece 2020
Ambassade du Qatar, Paris (France)
Conseil Général des Alpes-Maritimes (France)
Domaine Rolland De By (France)
Fight Aids, Monaco (Monte-Carlo)
Fondation Bouygues, Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France)
Fondation Chanel, Neuilly-sur-Seine (France)
Fondation KNEIP, Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Fondation Montresso, Genève (Suisse)
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Calais (France)
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Chambéry (France)
Musée Copelouzos Family Art, Athène (Grèce)
Musée Coca-Cola, Atlanta (USA)
Musée Erarta, Saint-Pétersbourg (Russie)
Musée Miniatures, Amsterdam (Pays-Bas)
Mission Enfance, Monaco (Monte-Carlo)
The Oculus, World Trade Center, New York (USA)
Soroptimist Club, Monaco (Monte-Carlo)
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Pop Up Gallery, Monaco avec la galerie Espace 22
McLaren x JENK, McLaren Monaco, lancement de la nouvelle Artura, Principauté de Monaco
Château Cremat, Nice, France
Senseï Festival, Cannes, France
Le jardin de la Petite Afrique, Monaco, Principauté de Monaco
Les Thermes de Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Principauté de Monaco
CMB, Monaco, Principauté de Monaco
Plage Keller, Antibes, France
Kenta Arts, Genève, Suisse
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
6° Este Arte Art Fair, Uruguay avec la galerie Boccara Fine Art
Zonamaco, Mexique avec la galerie Boccara Art
Galerie Pop Up, Suisse, Carouge Genève
Dolce Vita, Russie, Musée Erarta, Saint-Pétersbourg
Les Femmes et la violence, France, Fondation des Femmes, Paris
Octobre rose : l’Art au service des Hôpitaux, France, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Marseille AP-HM, Marseille
FOR THE FULL YEAR 2020
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New York, Etats-Unis, World Trade Center Campus, One World Observatory/West Plaza, Liberty Park, Oculus Plaza, West Concourse, et Tower 2 Plaza
New York, Etats-Unis, aéroport JFK International
Venise, Italie OFF 58ème Biennale de Venise, « Personal Structures », galerie Bel-Air Fine Art,Giardini della Marinaressa
New York, Etats-Unis, festival Art New York, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Séoul, Corée du Sud, PLAS Contemporary Art Fair, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Lima, Pérou, foire d’art contemporain Art Lima, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Chambéry, France, Ville de Chambéry et musée des Beaux- Arts
Knokke-le Zoute, Belgique, Art Nocturne Knocke, Bel-Air Fine Art Gallery et Alexander Tuteleers
Knokke-le Zoute, Belgique, 26ème festival Sculpture Link Knokke-Heist 2019, La Digue, Bel-Air Fine Art Gallery et Alexander Tuteleers
Saint Tropez, France, solo show
Genève, Suisse, galerie Bel-Air Fine Art
Monterrey, Mexique, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Porto Rico, galerie Boccara Art
Serris, France, exposition collective « La Vie en Rose », La Vallée Village
Monaco, YCM Gallery, Solo Show
Moscou, Russie, Oxe Capital
Saint Pétersbourg, Russie, Arts Square Gallery
Séoul, Corée du Sud, foire d’art contemporain KIAF, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Shanghai, Chine, Convention Internationale Import Export, avec la galerie Boccara Art
Paris, France, George V Monumental, parcours d’art sur l’avenue George V
Miami, Etats-Unis, foire d’art contemporain Art Miami, avec la galerie Boccara Art Saint Pétersbourg, Russie, musée d’Art Contemporain Erarta
FOR THE FULL YEAR 2019
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New York, Etats-Unis, World Trade Center Campus, One World Observatory/West Plaza, Liberty Park, Oculus Plaza, West Concourse, et Tower 2 Plaza
Istanbul, Turquie, Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair, Istanbul Lütfi Krdar International Convention Center, Artmedy Gallery
Miami, Etats-Unis, foire d’art contemporain Art Miami, avec la galerie Bel-Air Fine Art
New York, Etats-Unis, Garment District
New York, Etats-Unis, Garment District, Madison Chashama Pop Up Gallery
New York, Etats-Unis, exposition Crossroads of the World, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Port Authority Bus Terminal
Londres, Royaume-Uni, exposition collective Structurally Scrumptious, Bel-Air Fine Art Gallery
YEARS 2018 AND 2017
Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Forum Grimaldi
Principauté d’Andorre, avenue Carlemany et ArtalRoc Museum, Escalades- Engordany
New York, Etats-Unis, exposition Crossroads of the World, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Port Authority Bus Terminal
Venise, Italie, OFF 57e Biennale de Venise, Grand Canal
Miami, Etats-Unis, Art Basel Miami Beach, galerie Boulakia
Paris, France, Fondation Taylor
IN 2018 IN 2017
Port-Grimaud et Sainte-Maxime, France, Bonbons Géants, avec la galerie Paul Janssen
Saint-Tropez et Grimaud, France, Artworks by Jenkell, galerie Paul Janssen
Istanbul, Turquie, Sevildolmaci Art Consultancy
Antalya, Turquie, Antalya expo 2016, Pavillon Azerbaïdjan
Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuela Art Fair, Galería Freites
La Colle Sur Loup, France, Cherry Candy, Route des Arts, en partenariat avec le Conseil Régional et les mairies de Vence et Saint Paul de Vence
YEARS 2016 AND 2015
Davos, Suisse, Laurence Jenkell et l’Azerbaïdjan, Forum Eco- nomique Mondial, Intercontinental
La Celle Saint Cloud, France, Celle Saint Cloud Castel
Milan, Italie, Jenkell Candy Azerbaidjan, Expo Milano Exposi- tion Universelle 2015, Pavillon Azerbaïdjan
Bakou, Azerbaïdjan, Jenkell Flag Candies, Jeux Européens de Bakou
Washington DC, Etats-Unis, Monumental Candy, ambassade du Qatar
Lille, France, Solo Show Jenkell, Foire d’ARt Contemporain «ART UP», galerie Saint Martin
Venise, Italie, OFF 56e Biennale de Venise, Sculpture Icy Can- dy Man, Artmedi Gallery
IN 2016 IN 2015
OFFICIAL WEBSITE www.laurencejenk.com
2020 ARTPRICE REPORT 20 Years of Contemporary Art Auction History
Laurence JENKELL ranked n°430 in the Top 1000 Contemporary artists (2000 - 2020) by auction revenue of the past twenty years. Have a look on the entire report online.
Laurence JENK appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government, October 2019.
2018 ARTPRICE REPORT
Laurence JENKELL first contemporary French artist sold in the USA. 1/100 ranked in the Top 10 of French artists sold by auction revenue in the United States of America.
2017 ARTPRICE REPORT
Laurence JENKELL ranked n°274 in the Top 500 Contemporary Artists.
CATALOGUE 2019