Gabriel Méxène is the collective pseudonym of two French brothers: Vincent Fayolle born in 1969 and Damien Fayolle born in 1974. His work entitled The Figures consists of several books. Each book combines text and landscapes. The whole is an initiatory narrative elaborating the contemporary image of the sorcerer. Gabriel Méxène was born one summer evening along the ramparts of the Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer. During this night of perfect ecstasy, the two brothers conceived a vast and altruistic utopia where poetic narrative, philosophy and painting are united. This utopia, known as "Piedmont-Savoy" is rooted in the history and geography of the Metropolis of Nice. In love with Nice, the author methodically develops his work inthe metropolis which becomes his magical and cultural territory.
Art edition
Artist’s books:
Les Figures, Livre IotaParis, Les Larmes d'Icare - Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2005
Les Figures, Livre Xi Paris, Les Larmes d'Icare - Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2006
Les Figures, Livre Sigma Paris, Les Larmes d'Icare Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2009
Les Figures, Livre Delta, 2015 Musées de la Citadelle de Villefranche-sur-Mer. The Delta Book, known as the "Dragon Book of Piedmont-Savoy", contains 1400 Roman capital letters engraved by hand on Tavel marble. The hours of an ideal day take place according to 6 landscapes. The book elaborates a relation to the sacred by recreating a link with polytheism. It conceptualizes a thought of alterity therefore of memory.
Les Figures, Livre Tau, 2019 on permanent exhibition at the Romain Gary Library of Nice. The Tau Book, known as the "Temple Book of Piedmont-Savoy", contains 800 Roman capital letters engraved by hand on Tavel marble. The Tau Book is installed at the four pillars of the reading room of the Nice Heritage Library. It celebrates Mediterranean culture and major metaphysical aspirations. This book conceptualizes the "library" as a temple built according to the Etruscan rite.
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Digital edition
Les Figures, Livre Iota - Les Larmes d'Icare Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2012
Les Figures, Livre Xi - Les Larmes d'Icare Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2012
Les Figures, Livre Sigma - Les Larmes d'Icare Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2013
Les Figures, Livre Phi - Les Larmes d'Icare Philosophie & Merveilleux, 2017
