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Untitled (from All You Have Is Now) (2022) Untitled (from All You Have Is Now) Artist: Elise Corpataux Dating: 2022 Type: Painting Material: Oil on canvas Measures: 30,4 x 24,3 cm Acces / purchase date: 2022 Inventory number: 1697 Copyright: Courtesy Elise Corpataux
sentimentality and evoking memories of the passage of time, subtle changes, and nostalgic moods. Her motifs frequently draw on images sourced from social media and
incorporate pop-cultural references, oscillating between iconic symbolism and everyday reality. This results in open visual spaces where individual longings and personal projections blend with collective experiences and social codes.
At the core of her work lies an exploration of the construction of narratives – especially the tension between private memory and mediated visual language. The flawless surfaces of her paintings, at times reminiscent of advertising aesthetics, resist clear temporal categorization. The calendar page alludes to an indeterminate “before” or “after”, with no specific plans recorded. This frees up a space for contemplation of possible timelines – embracing both past experiences and future developments.
Tuula Rasmussen