About the artwork
This little pink figure is made from blown sheet metal, a technique developed by the artist. A boilermaker and welder by profession, Henri Iglésis creates these little men by first preparing a sketch, which he reproduces in duplicate on sheet metal before pointing, welding and deforming them by blowing air through them. Each piece is unique because of its random deformation. This vibrant, airy work is like a Proust's madeleine, reminiscent of the helium balloons of our childhood and, according to the artist, a source of happiness. This work is part of the neo-pop movement, with similarities to the work of Jeff Koons.
Expert opinion
This work is emblematic of the work of Henri Iglésis, known for his little men.
About the artist
Born in 1964 in Perpignan, Henri Iglésis is a French artist of Catalan origin. Born into a metal-working family, he was a boilermaker-welder when he began creating sculptures using a technique he invented: blown sheet metal. The idea of injecting air into a piece of welded sheet metal came to him in 2008, when he was working on a statue of his son. This combination of sheet metal and air has been patented by the artist, who has based his work on this innovative technique. His pop-colored sculptures bring him closer to the work of Jeff Koons, whose works also take the form of helium balloons. Represented by several galleries, including Galerie Guyot in Saint-Paul-de-Vence since 2012, Galerie DEZA in Roanne since 2018 and Galerie Frédéric Got, Henri Iglésis is an artist who is exhibited throughout France and internationally.
“Every time I make a little man, it's a new-found joy.”
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