Jonathan Bréchignac

Born in Provence in 1985, Jonathan Bréchignac is a multidisciplinary artist who graduated from ERG Brussels and now lives and works in Paris. Bioluminescent algae, iridescent beetles, luminous refractions, moving stones – his work is based on natural phenomena which, despite scientific explanations, continue to fascinate. His interdisciplinary artistic practice combines sculpture, installation and painting. By recreating the “living” from synthetic materials and using new technologies, he creates a poetics of fascination and questions the boundary between the natural and the artificial. The invocation of popular myths, scientific and esoteric theories blurs perception, between fiction and reality. He thus highlights the limits of our ability to understand the world, revealing the processes by which beliefs emerge. His work has been shown in solo exhibitions, notably at Galerie Anne-Sarah Benichou (Paris), Galerie Caredda (Paris) and Maison de l’Université (Rouen). He has also taken part in several group shows at Lafayette Anticipations (Paris), galerie Chloé Salgado (Paris), Chapelle XIV (Paris), Julio art space (Paris), Villa Empain – Fondation Boghossian (Brussels) and Galerie Poggi (Paris), among others. Jonathan Bréchignac is the winner of the Art of Change 21 Prize sponsored by Ruinart for artists working on environmental themes, and the Yishu 8 2023 Prize supported by Boucheron.