Take, for instance, the stoic poise of "Composition XXI,” which stands as a series of interconnected puzzles, a hallmark of... Read More
Take, for instance, the stoic poise of "Composition XXI,” which stands as a series of interconnected puzzles, a hallmark of Petzl’s fascination with the interplay between individual components and the collective whole. This piece, in its metallic austerity, could be seen as a descendant of Constantin Brancusi's "Endless Column," stretching towards the infinite, yet firmly rooted in the concrete reality of modern materials and techniques. Petzl's "Composition XXI" and "Composition XX" pieces, rendered in aluminium, echo the industrial-age embrace of new materials and methods. They evoke the constructivist sculptures of Naum Gabo and Antoine Pevsner, pushing the boundaries of abstraction and form. The skeletal structures, with their angular and interlocking segments, conjure a sense of architectural blueprints brought to life, offering a study in balance and tension reminiscent of the poise found in Alberto Giacometti's "Walking Man" series.
- Citation Marta Puig, Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
