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Endless Discussions In The Studio (8 parts)
The painter Jean-Pierre Sergent talks with the philosopher Marie-Madeleine Varet about his work.
Filmed at the artist Studio location on November 3rd 2017, image by Lionel Georges, sound by Christine Chatelet.
The artist and the philosopher are talking about the history of the paintings completed in France (1984-1991) and Montreal (1991-1993).
The artist and the philosopher are talking about the history of paintings completed in New York (1993-1999).
The artist is talking about the his particular silk-screening technique.
The artist and the philosopher are talking about first silkscreen on paper printed in New York from 1994 to 1999.
The artist and the philosopher are talking about series of Small Paper (25 x 25 cm) printed in New York: Dionysos or the organs of life (1988), Dragon Lady (2002), Ladies Of The Ants (2003), Bondage & Freedom (2003).
The artist and the philosopher are talking about works on paper Shakti-Yoni: Ecstatic Cosmic Dances series (2017).
The artist and the philosopher are talking about to series of works on paper : Beauty Is Energy (New York 2002) & Sky Umbilicus (France 2006). They also evoke themes of beauty and violence that are recurring themes in his work.
The artist and the philosopher are talking about joy to create and they quotes numerous writers and texts such as: Jean Giono, The Upanishads, Romain Rolland, Henri Bergson, Antonin Artaud etc.