Sébastien Preschoux’s art is a delicate dance between serene creation and meticulous precision. Each stroke is a measured and calculated process, a harmony of patience and precise gestures. His work unfolds gradually, a testament to the meticulous handling of rulers and compasses, a rhythm of counting and measurements. It might seem laborious, yet for the attentive observer, it's a moment of tranquility, a soft and repetitive gesture that unfolds in a meditative sequence.
Surprisingly, Sébastien returns to the basics: the hand, the body, the physical involvement in creation. What appears digital or like photomontages is actually a testament to the artist’s dedication to manual craftsmanship. The imperfections, the grooves of ink, the lines etched by the compass, all attest to the physicality of his work, far removed from the flatness of digital prints.
In two dimensions, his drawings pulsate with animated vibrations, evidence of the human touch. The physical markers left by the tools used create a tactile quality that contrasts starkly with digital art.
His three-dimensional installations refract light and blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings, photographed by Ludovic Le Couster, they acquire an almost surreal quality that blurs the line between proof and photomontage. The convergence between art and craftsmanship, and the resemblance to digital renderings, demands a more discerning eye.
The endurance and slow pace of Sébastien's creative process necessitate a patient observer, allowing for a true encounter between the viewer and the art, rewarding the curious with a genuine connection to the object—a meeting between the eye and the tangible, what Sébastien himself dubs as "the reward of the curious."