Mylinh Nguyen “Petits Dieux de Misere”

Seikado Gallery

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A graduate in Textile crafts from the Duperre School of applied arts and in Metal arts from the Olivier de Serres School of applied arts, Mylinh Nguyen specializes in cuprous metal turning.
In this exhibition, Mylinh Nguyen presents a series of metal sculptures, produced after her residency at Villa Kujoyama. During her stay in Japan, Nguyen found inspiration in the vegetal and animal worlds, taking interest in the protection mechanisms developed by many creatures and plants, and the idea of secrecy it conveys. Away from her metal workshop and her usual work methods, she created hybrid objects inspired by elements found in nature, such as bark, shells, thorns, cocoons.
Back in France, Nguyen wished to go back to her material of expertise to develop further this thematic. Using her savoir faire applied to Japanese inspirations, such as the technique of origami, Mylinh Nguyen created the “Petits Dieux de Misere”. In a sound arrangement composed especially for this exhibition, the sculptures whisper words like secrets to be shared with the audience.
* This exhibition is part of Nuit Blanche Kyoto 2016.