Lauren

Briat

Laurence Briat's mixed-media collages present a striking exploration of the human experience. Her work is a fusion of handwritten notes, weathered paper, fragments of envelopes, vintage photographs, and rough graphite strokes. The ephemeral quality of memory, coupled with the relentless march of time, imbues Briat's work with an undeniable sense of urgency. Each collage serves as a portal, inviting the viewer to confront their own experiences and emotions, forging an intimate bond that transcends the boundaries of the yellowed paper. In a world increasingly characterized by digital interactions, Briat's tactile works offer space for introspection and contemplation.

My interest for collage is born from the dialogue between my different practices: painting, engraving, photo engraving, and photo-montage. I am fascinated by the unpredictable construction of images that collage allows and amazed by those which emerged from disorder and chance. Exploration and intuition guide my work. I like to use vintage materials and deal with the past and present to make them constantly confused. My images always tell the same story : a story of humans, of fragile presences. It is about disappearance, the passage of time, memory, uncertainty. They summon intimate memories and act as narrative primers.

Laurence Briat

Laurence Briat is currently based in the south of France.