For his first exhibition at that’s what x said, Oscar Mathieu le Bussy presents a new series of dreamlike drawings inhabited by pointy-eared creatures. These stylised beings, somewhere between fairies, goblins and angels, are sometimes portrayed in moments of intimacy and sharing, and sometimes kept at a distance on paper. The bodies, adorned with wings, heeled shoes or scars, bear clues to their own histories; these are sometimes accompanied by recurring elements such as chains, butterflies or stars, whose composition seems to formulate a still mysterious symbolism.
For several years now, Oscar has been developing his drawing practice through tattooing – stencils affixed to the walls are a reminder of this influence and open up a dialogue between the two mediums in the gallery space. The constraint of flash production (a motif offered as is to the client) allows the artist to find his own aesthetic language, marked by colour, enchantment and the presence of characters with magical allure. For this exhibition, Oscar is reworking this register in a search for harmony between his usual instinctive line and the increasing complexity of his images, by experimenting with new textures, colours and compositions. As a counterpoint to these colourful works, he also unveils a series of erotic graphite drawings, full of nuance and detail. Whether on a thematic or visual level, the artist seeks above all to take pleasure in creating and offering images that are pleasant, comforting or exciting.
Oscar Mathieu le Bussy (he/him) is an arts worker based in Brussels. At the moment, his favourite mediums are drawing, writing and tattooing. But, being eternally curious and resolutely multidisciplinary, all that can quickly change.
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