Patrice CADIOU (France 1947-2015). "Cadaques" Large black pa - Lot 709

Patrice CADIOU (France 1947-2015). "Cadaques" Large black patinated wood door decorated with an assemblage of black patinated leather, wood, iron and brass elements. Title plate with artist's name lower right (Size: 213 x 74 cm). "Patrice Cadiou (France, 1947-2015) was a classical dancer turned sculptor, renowned for his dark, enigmatic works created from materials found in rubbish dumps near his home. His sculptures are reminiscent of Kongo nail fetishes, imbued with deep mystique and symbolism. Cadiou sought to understand and reveal the hidden message of his sculptures, asserting: "When one of my sculptures has not yet delivered its message, when it does not yet speak to me, I try to listen to it, to modify it so that it reveals all its secret to me" (Centre d'art contemporain de l'abbaye d'Auberive, Esprit singulier: fonds de l'abbaye d'Auberive, ed. Flammarion: Paris, 2016, p. 102). Cadiou's artistic career took a decisive turn after his meeting with art dealer Gérard Laubie, which led to exhibitions at Raymond Cordier, Galerie Keller, Galerie Ridel and the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Jean-Claude Volot, contemporary art collector and mayor of Auberive, played a crucial role in Cadiou's career. He collected his work and encouraged him to settle in Haute-Marne, at the Auberive Abbey contemporary art center, where some of his creations were exhibited." (Source: Galerie Les Yeux Fertiles website)