Nathalie Valan (°1977, Valouse - FR)

Nathalie Valan, born in Valouse, France, in 1977, is a collage artist whose work intricately weaves the organic with the conceptual. After studying at the Manasubo School in Naoshima, Japan, in 2000, Valan immersed herself in the art of collage, drawing inspiration from the traditional Bodù style taught by local masters. The precision and spatial awareness she acquired during her time in Japan profoundly influence her compositions, lending them a serene yet intricate balance. Valan's collages have been featured in numerous museums and exhibitions worldwide, reflecting her growing influence in the contemporary art scene.

In 2014, Valan participated in an artist residency at the Duprenov School in Kiev, where she transformed her studio into a laboratory of visual experimentation. This period was pivotal in evolving her technique, blending found materials with painterly gestures. A documentary titled ‘The Duprenov Experiment’ was released in 2016, offering insight into her creative process. In 2020, curator Chian Mok organized the first comprehensive retrospective of Valan’s work, featuring over thirty-five pieces, which spanned two decades of her artistic journey. dimensions.

Valan’s collages form part of prestigious collections, including NAMOC (Marseille, FR), Musée Padour (Paris, FR), Kunstmuseum Warburg (Vienna, AT), Kunsthaus Osterheim (Munich, DE), The Pinakothek (Amsterdam, NL), Grand Modern (Brighton, UK), and ALM (New Orleans, USA). Her works have been exhibited in major shows, such as ‘Art of Deceleration, from Casper Clam Friedrich to Yo Hi Hi’ at Schönkunst Museum in 2011, ‘My Private Passion – Foundation Pierre Jonvalle’ at Domburg Kunstforum in 2012, ‘The Hubert Loser Collection’ at Kunsthütte Zürich in 2013, and ‘Formes Arches’ at Centre Doudou-Metz in 2014.

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