Théo Jansen ou l’art du mouvement

2 MN

Théo Jansen ou l’art du mouvement

Outre le cinéma auquel j’affectionne une attention particulière, l’art que je conçois ne bouge pas. Il est statique et ne peut s’aminer que par la force de mon imagination. Il vit dans les musées entre 4 morceaux de bois, dans les feuilles glacées des livres, s’affirme par la présence de couleurs, de matières, de ce mesclun fond/forme qui suit trop souvent une logique de masturbation intellectuelle. Je mets de côté ce plaisir pompeux, tonitruant de non-sens, et m’abandonne, le temps d’une brève ouverture d’esprit, à une autre conception. L’art cinétique. La racine « -ciné » du mot m’inspire confiance et chamboule (un peu) mon étroite certitude, ma vaine compréhension des choses. Suis-je assez objectif ?

Je continue. Je passe la première vitesse cérébrale. Art cinétique, locution – art qui se compose d’œuvres avec des parties en mouvement, me dit linternaute.com. L’art est comme mis en contribution directe avec l’environnement dans lequel il évolue. Ces mouvements peuvent être dus à l’air, au soleil, à l’eau, à un moteur ou encore au spectateur. Autonome donc, écolo. Ma perception s’élargit. Alexander Calder et ses morceaux de fer qui ondulent, Victor Vasarely et ses illusions d’optique (véritable drogue visuelle) et Jean Tiguelly et sa fontaine Stravinsky. D’accord, c’est un changement dans l’art des années 60, mais, s’il vous plait, qu’on m’enlève l’idée de comparer cet art avec un vulgaire moulin à vent multicolore qui fait le bonheur de ‘x’ bambins hurlant dans une fête foraine. Quel horrible pataquès !

Heureusement que Théo Jansen et ses créatures ont su émoustiller mon esprit. Sinon honte à moi, tout cela se serait logé au fin fond de mon lobe frontal, à côté des croûtes de la Tate Modern. Son art est immense, gigantesque. Autant vous dire qu’on nous a menti, la guerre des mondes de Wells ne fait pas partie des romans d’anticipation S.F., mais bien de la docu-fiction. Au gré du vent, ses Strandbeesten (animaux des plages en néerlandais) monopolisent les côtes, le temps d’une sortie, et subjuguent par leur incroyables grandeur et autosuffisance. Ces sculptures, assemblage de grosses allumettes, me permettent de comprendre et d’imaginer plus ou moins, toute l’avidité que je puisse porter en cet art. Je pense que le mot « art » n’est ici plus opportun, car trop sérieux, voire prétentieux. Disons que Théo s’amuse juste comme un petit fou, au même titre que l’enfant avec sa montagne de Lego.

© Julien Catala

 

Forgot your password ?
Need help?

Free delivery and exchange offered

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 for France and European Union countries. 

And until Christmas, take advantage of free exchanges and returns for 60 days.

Prices and delivery times

Shipping cost

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 

Delivery time

2-4 working days

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine. 

Shipping cost

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 

Delivery time

4-7 working days

Andorra, Belarus, Croatia, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Switzerland. 

Shipping cost

Home delivery: €18

Free delivery for orders over €200

Delivery time

5-8 working days

Returns

You have received your order but the product does not suit you?

Until Christmas, take advantage of free exchanges and returns for 60 days. 

The items must not have been worn, washed or damaged and must be returned in their original packaging, in perfect condition for resale.

How do I return my package from France?

Return shipping from France is free via Mondial Relay.

To return your parcel, it is very simple :

  1. Go to “My account”, in the “My purchases” section,

  2. In the list of your orders, select your order,

  3. If your order is eligible for return, please tick each product you wish to return. If a product has been ordered in several copies, you can indicate the quantity to be returned.

  4. Indicate the reason for the return at the bottom of the order details and click on “Request a return”. You can track your return request in the “Returns” section of the “My purchases” section.

  5. Once your return request has been validated by our team, all you have to do is stick your pre-paid label (provided at the time of delivery) on the package, insert the completed returns form in the parcel and drop it off at a Mondial Relay point.

How can I return my package (International online returns)

International return packages are at the customer’s expense (including cost of shipment by the chosen carrier, customs & duties, taxes, etc.)

To return your parcel, it is very simple :

  1. Go to “My account”, in the “My purchases” section,

  2. In the list of your orders, select your order,

  3. If your order is eligible for return, please tick each product you wish to return. If a product has been ordered in several copies, you can indicate the quantity to be returned.

  4. Indicate the reason for the return at the bottom of the order details and click on “Request a return”. You can track your return request in the “Returns” section of the “My purchases” section.

  5. Once your return request has been validated by our team, simply download the return form and place it in your package. 

  6. Send your package to the address indicated on the return form.

Want to make a return request with a guest account?

It's very simple : Send us a message via the “Contact us” link in the footer of the home page of the olow.fr website. Select “Customer Service” then indicate your order reference, the items you wish to return and whether you wish to request a refund, credit note or exchange.

How long does it take to get my money back once my package has been sent?

Refunds will be made within 10 days of receipt of your items and automatically to the account associated with the credit card used for payment or to the Paypal account used for payment.

Is it possible to return my item in the shop?

No, for all internet orders, returns can only be made to the address mentioned below.</p

Stock AZ-OLOW
Rue du Nauron,
79180 Chauray

>

What can I do if my item has a defect?

We take great care in the manufacture and finishing of our products. However, if you wish to report a manufacturing defect on a product, we invite you to contact our customer service by the "Contact us" link at the bottom of our site page.

Desperately Seeking Susan
Forgot your password ?
Need help?

Free delivery and exchange offered

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 for France and European Union countries. 

And until Christmas, take advantage of free exchanges and returns for 60 days.

Prices and delivery times

Shipping cost

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 

Delivery time

2-4 working days

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine. 

Shipping cost

Free delivery from November 24 to December 24 

Delivery time

4-7 working days

Andorra, Belarus, Croatia, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Switzerland. 

Shipping cost

Home delivery: €18

Free delivery for orders over €200

Delivery time

5-8 working days

Returns

You have received your order but the product does not suit you?

Until Christmas, take advantage of free exchanges and returns for 60 days. 

The items must not have been worn, washed or damaged and must be returned in their original packaging, in perfect condition for resale.

How do I return my package from France?

Return shipping from France is free via Mondial Relay.

To return your parcel, it is very simple :

  1. Go to “My account”, in the “My purchases” section,

  2. In the list of your orders, select your order,

  3. If your order is eligible for return, please tick each product you wish to return. If a product has been ordered in several copies, you can indicate the quantity to be returned.

  4. Indicate the reason for the return at the bottom of the order details and click on “Request a return”. You can track your return request in the “Returns” section of the “My purchases” section.

  5. Once your return request has been validated by our team, all you have to do is stick your pre-paid label (provided at the time of delivery) on the package, insert the completed returns form in the parcel and drop it off at a Mondial Relay point.

How can I return my package (International online returns)

International return packages are at the customer’s expense (including cost of shipment by the chosen carrier, customs & duties, taxes, etc.)

To return your parcel, it is very simple :

  1. Go to “My account”, in the “My purchases” section,

  2. In the list of your orders, select your order,

  3. If your order is eligible for return, please tick each product you wish to return. If a product has been ordered in several copies, you can indicate the quantity to be returned.

  4. Indicate the reason for the return at the bottom of the order details and click on “Request a return”. You can track your return request in the “Returns” section of the “My purchases” section.

  5. Once your return request has been validated by our team, simply download the return form and place it in your package. 

  6. Send your package to the address indicated on the return form.

Want to make a return request with a guest account?

It's very simple : Send us a message via the “Contact us” link in the footer of the home page of the olow.fr website. Select “Customer Service” then indicate your order reference, the items you wish to return and whether you wish to request a refund, credit note or exchange.

How long does it take to get my money back once my package has been sent?

Refunds will be made within 10 days of receipt of your items and automatically to the account associated with the credit card used for payment or to the Paypal account used for payment.

Is it possible to return my item in the shop?

No, for all internet orders, returns can only be made to the address mentioned below.</p

Stock AZ-OLOW
Rue du Nauron,
79180 Chauray

>

What can I do if my item has a defect?

We take great care in the manufacture and finishing of our products. However, if you wish to report a manufacturing defect on a product, we invite you to contact our customer service by the "Contact us" link at the bottom of our site page.

Give me some news !

* Required fields
But where is Olow?