Kim Simonsson – Moss People, 2022

Depuis plusieurs années, l’artiste finlandais Kim Simonsson crée des pièces en céramique floquées d’une couche de fibre de nylon d’un vert presque fluorescent. Inspirées par les contes de fées scandinaves, la culture manga et les jeux vidéo, ses sculptures représentent des êtres enfantins appelés Moss People. Ces personnages intrépides incarnent des réponses aux mises à l’épreuve des éléments de la nature, certains se transformant en sculptures de glace, tandis que d’autres, recouverts par la mousse, deviennent partie intégrante du monde végétal. Ne transportant que peu d’objets, tout au plus un sac à dos ou un compagnon de route animal, les nomades de Kim Simonsson semblent à leur aise aussi bien dans les usines Fagor qu’aux musées Guimet, Gadagne, Fourvière, Lugdunum, URDLA ou au macLYON. Les Moss People composent un univers aussi merveilleux qu’inquiétant, qui convoque la puissance du souvenir et l’imagination du public.

Listes des oeuvres :
Chosen Idol, 2019
Ceramics, gold, rope, doll, toys, plastic flowers, textile, glass, feathers, electric components, metal, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

The Memory Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, electric components, feathers, toys, rope, lego

Mossboy with Broken Stereo, 2022
Ceramics, glass, oak branch, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric component, textile, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Amish Mossgirl with Pine Needle Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric components, textile, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Wandering Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers, skiing glasses, watch

Mossboy with Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, feathers, plastic flowers, rope, toys, lego

Mossboy Signing A, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, mirrored glass

Mossboy with an Apparition, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers

Mossgirl with Pine Camouflage, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants

Mossgirl with Prism, 2022
Ceramics, glass, oak branch, toy animal, plastic flowers, feathers, rope, electric component, epoxy resin, nylon fibre

Mossman with Prism Walking Stick, 2022 Ceramics, Glass, Oak branch, Toy animal, Plastic flowers, Feathers, Rope, Electric component, Textile, Epoxy resin, Nylon fibre\

Mossgirl with Glass Prism Walking Stick, 2022 ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electronic components, feathers, glass

Mosshunter with Little Dog, 2022
ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, feathers, plastic flowers, rope, toys

Mossgirl with Apple Carcass, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, electric components, feathers, toys, rope, lego

Mossboy with a Squash Racket, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, toys, electric components, feathers, racket, cap

Mossboy Guarding, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants, feathers, toys, electronic components Mossgirl with Cauliflower Hoodie, 2022 Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, rope, artificial plants

Sleeping Mosskiier, 2022
Height, ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, skiis, poles

Mossgirl with Skis and Glasses, 2022
Ceramics, Glass, Skis, Sticks, Skiing glasses, Quick lashing belt, Epoxy resin, Nylon fibre

Resistant Mossgirl, 2022
Ceramics, nylon fibre, epoxy resin, plastic flowers, rope, electronic components, feathers

Également présent au Musée Gadagne, au Musée Guimet, au Musée de Fourvière, à Lugdunum - Musée et théâtres romains, à URDLA et au macLYON.