Erik SALIN ( Born 1960) - Lot 261

Erik SALIN ( Born 1960) CHANEL. Gasoline pump H_ 190 W_60 D_40 cm Eric Salin is a painter and sculptor born in Paris in 1960. He is recognized as one of France's leading exponents of "Kustom" and Pop Art. His work is characterized by the misappropriation of everyday objects, which he reinvents to question the codes and shortcomings of our consumer society. From the outset, Eric Salin drew his inspiration from American magazines, specializing in the customization of Harley Davidson guitars and motorcycles. His unique paintings and original creations quickly became his signature. Influenced by the Pop Art movement, he naturally evolved towards sculpture, gaining international renown with his "Capsule" collection, which denounces the consumerist desires of our society. He then successfully hijacked car jerrycans to reinvent them as "Eau de Parfum" for luxury brands. His works also include mouths adorned with zippers, skulls and weapons revisited, offering a reflection on superficiality and consumerism. Eric Salin is in demand worldwide, with works exhibited in New York, Dubai, London and Tokyo. He has collaborated with the likes of Brad Pitt, Johnny Hallyday, Charles Leclerc, Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons. His creations have been presented at prestigious events, including the Grand National Roadster Show in Los Angeles and the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes. He uses a variety of traditional techniques from the major schools, such as painting, drawing, acrylic, watercolor, wash and trompe-l'oeil, which he blends to create bold, surprising works. His figurative artistic approach reflects the codes and shortcomings of our consumer society, taking objects out of context to deliver a critical message about the way we live and think.