The Sea is Green by Jean Boghossian

Multi-disciplinary BelgianLebanese artist Jean Boghossian has created a series of installations that adorn the various establishments of MonteCarlo Société des Bains de Mer for the exhibition ‘The Sea is Green’. In the following interview, he shares his inspiration.

What type of artwork are you showcasing in Monaco?

For this exhibition, I am showcasing ceramics and shells, as well as artwork made from recycled sails from sailing boats. I am a sculptor and love working with ceramics because it is similar to sculpting. I work cautiously with it because the fire decides the outcome most of the time, which can result in a better outcome than my own, but it doesn’t always work that way. I also love the earthly connection that ceramics provide.

What inspired you to work with shells?

I was inspired after visiting the ‘Musée des Coquillages’ (Seashell Museum) in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. I was fascinated by the beauty of the shells, which I call the marvels of the sea, similar to how precious stones are the marvels of the land. When I found out that the owner of the collection was closing the museum and auctioning off the shells, I made a deal to buy the collection and keep it in the museum. I then suggested to the mayor that we create a better museum for the collection and secured funding to do so. While visiting the owner’s apartment, I discovered even more shells and corals that I used to create a collection of ceramics and shells. When I showed this work to the Hôtel Hermitage MonteCarlo, they were impressed and asked me to exhibit it at their hotel.

Liste Art Fair Basel

Liste Art Fair Basel

Liste Art Fair

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12 –18 June 2023

12 –18 June

Messe Basel, Hall 1.1

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