About - Julien Boudet

Julien Boudet's creative stimulus comes from collecting objects, where he perceives what he calls “the potential for misappropriation”. This process is closely linked to an in-depth investigation into the potential associations of these objects. In this way, the artist examines consumerism, perpetually recontextualizing these objects of experience where they are least expected. His collection choices are often guided by what has shaped him: Mediterranean culture, the birth of hip-hop, the world of luxury and sport. The imagery of ubiquitous brands and the paradox between authenticity and counterfeit are recurring themes in his artistic practice. What unites all these objects is that they are symptomatic of a state, a history at a given moment, be it physical, emotional, economic or political. Boudet's universe is not aseptic, but teeming with stories and narratives that celebrate the liturgy of consumption, while accepting these elements as a natural part of our lives. The result is works that oscillate between photography, sculpture and installation, reflecting on our relationship and coexistence with these almost ornamental objects, which find their place in a fantasized collective imagination.