Erin-Durieu - Poils aux dents

Hair on the Teeth 2/8 — A key piece of 'Pubism.'

Collection "Double Langage"

Ultra high-resolution print on glossy photo paper mounted on aluminum with hanging hardware, with an authenticity certificate on the back.

Artists: Frédéric Durieu & Nathalie Erin

This work is an iconic example of 'Pubisme,' a distinctive artistic movement invented by the duo, where the algorithm replaces the brush to generate a 'hair' material with startling realism. Far from being a simple collage, each fiber is the result of complex computer code ('handwritten' by the artists), creating a lush organic texture that here adorns a disproportionate oral anatomy.

With irreverent humor, the title and the work play on the contrast between instinctive revulsion (hair in the mouth) and the aesthetic fascination with the silky, colorful texture. The tiny characters (dentists) wandering this 'dental jungle' highlight the monumental and architectural dimension of this new digital body.

More than a surreal image, it is a feat of generative art. Claiming 'Pubisme' (a playful nod to Cubism), the artists demystify technology to turn it into a sensual and playful material. An ideal piece for a collector seeking to combine cutting-edge digital art with a provocative spirit.

Frédéric Durieu and Nathalie Erin form an emblematic duo of French artists in the contemporary digital art scene. Their unique collaboration merges mathematical rigor with emotional sensitivity to create what they call the 'poetry of algorithms'.
A pioneer of digital art for over 35 years, Frédéric Durieu writes his own programs and algorithms, viewing the computer as a true brush. The arrival of Nathalie Erin enriched this approach with a sensitive and narrative dimension, transforming pure technique into a vibrant and humanist work.

Key points of their work

Unique Technique: This is not photo editing, but generative art where each image is composed of thousands of photographic elements positioned by code.

Augmented Reality: Most of their works come to life through augmented reality (via the free Artivive app), revealing hidden sound and visual animation behind the physical artwork.

Themes: A dreamlike universe where nature and humans intertwine, often questioning our relationship with the living world and the environment.

Collected internationally, Durieu and Erin offer art enthusiasts an immersive experience that surpasses the traditional canvas.

Prices and Rewards

The work of Frédéric Durieu, often in collaboration on his pioneering works, has been hailed by the international critics for his innovation in digital and interactive art:

Grand Prix Moebius International (Prestigious Multimedia Award) - Project 'Alphabet'

SACD New Writings Prize - 'PuppetTool' Project

Milia d'Or (Cannes, Culture category)

New Media Prize (Bologna, Italy)

Official Selection Occitanie Region (2023): Chosen to represent the Occitanie region at the Art Montpellier fair.

Historical Exhibitions & Museums (Selection)

Before forming the current duo, Frédéric Durieu's algorithmic art was exhibited in the most prestigious institutions in the world:

Centre Pompidou (Paris, France)

Design Museum (London, UK)

Museum of the Moving Image (New York, USA)

Ars Electronica Museum (Linz, Austria) - The 'Mecca' of electronic art

Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris

Futuroscope (Poitiers) - Permanent installation 'Kaleidoscopes' (2009-2015)

Major Recent Exhibitions & Salons (Duo Durieu & Erin)

The duo exhibits very regularly in France and Europe, especially at major contemporary art fairs.

Art Montpellier (Mediterranean Contemporary Arts Fair) - Regular presence (2021, 2023...)

Art3F (Brussels, Haute-Savoie, Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille) - International Contemporary Art Fairs

Sm'Art (Aix-en-Provence)

Art Shopping (Carrousel du Louvre, Paris)

Palais des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi (Belgium) - 'Poetry of Masculinity' Exhibition (2023)

Galerie Lally (Béziers) & Halle Tropisme (Montpellier)

Molière Space Agde: Invitation to Travel