Birth | 1979 in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Path
| studies in La Chaux-de-Fonds, then Geneva and finally Neuchâtel. Master
degree in occupational psychology, professional background in human resources,
product management and customer care
Place
of work | Lausanne
Technique
| collages, ink pad, painting, acrylic
Material
| plastic, wood, glass
Contests
& Exhibitions:
2019
– 05 Gallery Artishow, Lausanne,
Switzerland
2019
– 08 Holmes Place, Lausanne,
Switzerland
2019
– 09 Finalist Malamegi Lab Art
Contest
2019
– 09 28 Piazza di Pietra Gallery,
Rome, Italy
2019
– 09 Batiplus Shop, Chexbres,
Switzerland
2019
– 11 Finalist Artbox Project Miami
2.0
2019
– 11 Eduardo Lira Art Gallery,
Miami, USA
2020 – 03 Selected
for Earth Works: art in ecological context, Barrett Art Center, USA
Artist's Statement
Every
artwork of Gregoire Vorpe is a matter of the technique: ink pad, oil pencil,
acrylic painting, plastic, Lego or labels collages. Displayed in the same room,
his work may appear as a creation of different artists. In any case, all
artworks have a common denominator: the whole is greater than the sum of the
parts.
The
second aspect of Gregoire's creative process is the message. Each of his works
refers more or less obviously to a drift of our society: mistakes of
globalization, artificial intelligence, plastic pollution, interference of the
brands, ecosystem degradation, etc. Without being an activist, Gregoire wishes
his creations to raise questions and to open a debate.
When
the technique and the subject are determined, the artist starts with the
realization process. The making is precise and tedious. The result must reflect
an investment of time and the passion behind it.
In
the end, Gregoire Vorpe wants his work to create visual enthusiasm and
emotions.