Artist Bio: Vincent Dubourg

Vincent Dubourg (b. 1977) is a French artist whose sculptural furniture reimagines traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. Born in the Paris region, Dubourg currently resides and works in the Creuse region of France, while maintaining a strong connection to the vibrant atmosphere of the City of Light.

His artistic journey is marked by a dynamic interplay between rural tranquility and urban energy, each influencing the essence of his creations. Dubourg’s work transcends conventional boundaries, blending nostalgia with innovation as he explores the intersection of form and function.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Dubourg seamlessly melds materials and techniques to breathe life into his creations. Blurring the lines between furniture and art, he infuses his pieces with a sense of motion and whimsy, challenging the static nature of traditional design.

For Dubourg, furniture serves as a canvas for exploration, a means to probe the depths of artistic expression. Influenced by constructivism and brutalism, his creations transcend mere utility, inviting viewers to reconsider their relationship with space, architecture, and everyday life.

Dubourg’s distinctive oeuvre encompasses a rich tapestry of themes, from the enigmatic Vortex series to the thought-provoking Gaïa imprint. Each piece serves as a gateway to the extraordinary, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary through a lens of ambiguity and intrigue.

His work has garnered international acclaim, with pieces housed in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Arts and Design in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Through his innovative approach to furniture design, Dubourg continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of discovery through the realms of the imagination.

Portrait of Vincent Dubourg: Photo by Celine Chaise

An Interview with Vincent Dubourg

By Carol Real

Photo credit: © Vincent Dubourg studio

Editor: Kristen Evangelista

 

 

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Nouvelle-Zélande serie, 2010 Double Buffet, Steel Limited Edition of 8 and 4 Artist’s Proof. Copyright – Byron Slater.
Clay Serie, 2019 – Earth-on-a-Snake Buffet, bronze limited edition of 8 and 4 artist’s proof. Copyright – CWG
Gateway to Paradise, 2019 door, Clay Unique. Copyright – Alix de Rozieres
Insideer bronze, 2014 Buffet, bronze limited edition of 8 and 4 artist’s proof. Copyright – Adrien Millot.
Stercaise, 2008, 3 storey, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, wood unique
Copyright – Rosie Berwick
Stercaise, 2008, 3 storey, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, wood unique. Copyright – Vincent Dubourg
Souffle d’un désert, 2008. Buffet, bronze. Limited edition of 8 and 4 artist’s proofs. Copyright – Vincent Dubourg