Behind the thought, a nod to Agnes Martin
Entre Chien et Loup, the SS21 Collection, is by its nature, a dichotomy. Influenced by Modernist artist Agnes Martin controversial thoughts, Franken’s work comes as a momento between realities. The twilight referred by the French expression represents the dusk of the mind, displayed between earth and sky, transforming the imagination into a dense and dreamlike landscape.
The collection is born under Toos interpretation of the main aspect of Agnes work, the “irregular lines”. Martin’s lines and grids appear to be, at first, very linear, yet, the lines are drawn by hand and therefor show “imperfections”.
While minimalist in form, both creature and creator are quite different in spirit, retaining small flaws and unmistakable traces. The use of biomorphic paintings, subdued colors and reductive elements encourage
a perception of imperfection and emphasize a transcendent reality. The color use of Agnes work varies between very toned down, almost invisible colors, to a contrast in a black geometrical form with yellow borders and white background.
“There is a certain threat in ‘Entre chien et loup,” Pruvost says. “It implies something unsettling - when you can’t distinguish what is tame from what is wild.”
