Foam launches on June 4 a dynamic exhibition of work by Simon Wald-Lasowski (b. Paris, 1980). For this series Wald-Lasowksi drew inspiration from \'the eye\'. He set himself the challenge to reinterpret this theme, a recurring subject in art history and religion. In the course of the show, Wald-Lasowski will invite artists, designers and writers to respond to the presentation. The works that emerge, from installations to text, will be displayed successively in the exhibition.
Wald-Lasowski’s pictures may appear simple, however he uses a humorous and colourful idiom to show the real world in a different perspective. By adding absurd elements to an image he creates a sense of alienation. This is particularly evident in his previous series, Beauty is the Beast (2008) and Bags (2007). Here he gives the objects he photographs an entirely new meaning by adding a simple twist. It is through the camera that he is able to share his ironic vision of the world.
Opening June 3
