Fondation François Schneider
Talents Contemporains / Contemporary Talents, 5th Edition
28 April - 10 September 2017
The International Grand Jury of the 2015 Foundation François Schneider "Contemporary Talents" competition met in Paris in May 2016 where the list of the prizewinners was announced, including Alex Seton for his work Deluge in a cup, 2015.
The competition supports contemporary creations on the theme of water. After selection of 42 finalists by four Experts' Committees, the International Grand Jury chooses seven prizewinners.
The exhibition of the prizewinning works was presented from April to September 2017 in the Foundation's centre in Wattwiller, France.
Photography: Raoul Ermel and Steeve Constanty
Deluge in a Cup 2015
Bianca Carrara, stainless steel tray, tarp, water, rope, Tasmanian oak stand
Dimensions variable
Folded Zodiac 01 2015
Bianca Carrara, tarp, rope, spigot
56 x 42 x 35 cm (foreground)
Oilstone 01: Transparent 2015
Bianco carrara, stainless steel, motor oil, plinth, tarp, rope
100 x 38 x 42 cm
Oilstone 02: Transcendent 2015
Bianca Carrara, stainless steel tray, motor oil, tarp, rope
Dimensions variable
A Paddle 2014
Wood and Bianco marble
100 x 18 x 4cm
