Ulrikk Dufossé
For more than fifteen years, Ulrikk Dufossé has been experimenting abstract sculptures in galvanized mesh wire, mainly exhibited suspended like mobiles. In the tradition of the Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa who taught her technique for many years, Ulrikk Dufossé first works on drawing, a personal writing inspired by the female body, before devoting himself to endless nights of knitting to create his dreamlike images.
Leaning on the time-consuming and labor-intensive peasant craft of fish traps, the artist explores a sensitive aesthetic that gives free rein to emotion, guided by the spontaneous gesture of the present moment. Ulrikk Dufossé’s sculptures are an example of skillful craftsmanship in a sophisticated design, entirely woven by hand, comprising up to a thousand meters of wire.
Combining circular shapes and complex volumes, each one-of-a-kind hanging piece forge a profound connection with the space. The intricate motives suspended in the air and their cast shadow create a vivacious and breathtaking visual effect.
