Jean-Louis Corby
The (asexual) human being that Corby has invented is represented in his duplicity, his strength, his suppleness, his lack of freedom or his moving way of escaping or not escaping the fetters imposed on him, his triumphs, his universal and at the same time personal and unique plastic language that captures each of us in our most intimate consciousness.
This is explained by the abstraction of movement and the meticulous individuality of fingers and toes, by the impressive, omnipresent presence of the bronze or terracotta cage and the graceful, meaningful movements of the arms, by the compact allure of the body that announces a fundamental impetus and also suggests the refinement of an identity, by a presence that seems to be a response to the enormous weight carried by the individual.
Indeed, Corby is a master at giving form to a somewhat abstract general thought such as a crack, a rupture, uncertainty, imbalance, and also at integrating into the character something more concrete such as "suitcases", "stilts" and "liberation".
What initially appears as a playful formal contrast to those who come into contact with Corby's work for the first time or only superficially, gradually becomes the endearing unfolding of a number of phenomena, situations or states of mind, an exciting synthesis of form and thought, spirit and matter, just as the artist's entire oeuvre is basically a synthesis of tradition and avant-garde, subtle figuration and original concept.
Corby stands apart as a sculptor, in that he is an attentive narrator and at the same time creates a superior sculptural interpretation of a rather banal fact. In this way, he frees an "ambiguous" human apparition from any anecdotal burden, thanks to a playful metamorphosis and a surprising formal language. Corby also demonstrates an originality' that is not only plastic but also spiritual, enchanting the viewer in a very personal way. In an atmosphere of suppleness and grace, the sculptor occupies a unique place in today's sculptural language. Corby's sculptures suggest the duality of the human condition. They function perfectly as purely formal appearances; they arouse interest and create wonder through the inner rhythm of each sculpture and the signifiers attached to it, making each encounter a deeply moving personal experience.
The artist's works
