ERRÖ (1932) - Lot 18

ERRÖ (1932) Tom Boy Toy Original watercolor, justified 13/70 H. 61 x W. 82 cm Note: Painter Erró is one of the leading figures of Figuration Narrative, a major French artistic movement born in the 60s. These artists appeared on the cultural scene as troublions who overturned artistic references by hijacking history with great humor and daring. These artists, led by Erró, offered the public committed works inspired by popular imagery, comics, advertising and cinema, "saying things in paint" (Gassiot-Talabot). Now exhibited in some of the world's greatest museums, Erró's works have left an indelible mark on our minds, their dynamism and artistic verve echoing the times we live in. "It seems to me that I'm like a kind of chronicler, a reporter who collects all the images of the world, and that I'm here to synthesize them." Erró In a comic-book universe, Erró brings together cartoon figures and historical despots. He constantly gleans visuals from newspapers, advertising and illustration to create his collages. Cultural samples from all the countries he visits. In this way, comics and Chinese propaganda can and will find themselves on the same plane.