Élisez! - Vote!

Fishing for ducks remains a fun activity, especially when they are in front of four woman and eight men who are racing to conquer a hexagonal pond which is a symbol of france. It calls into question our system of eligibility, taking up the eliminatory and selective principle of this fairground activity by reinterpreting presidential  elections.

Élisez, presents yellow plastic ducks chasing each other around  a hexagonal pool, representing France. Twelve anthropomorphic ducks, with heads of presidential candidates, indulge in mischief as they vie for control of their pond. The absurdity of the situation inevitably brings a smile. The element of surprise and wonder serves to create a sense of movement reminiscent of a fairground attraction. Furthermore, the installation challenges a system of eligibility, echoing the eliminatory and selective nature of the famous fairground game.

The decoration is designed to induce hypnosis and dizziness, with the repetition of chosen motifs. Much like the work of Alain Séchas, who, by adding dimension and movement, monumentalizes motifs that carry the spontaneity and modesty of a press caricature.

On a more formal level, caricature influenced the  realization of this project by necessitating that each character be sculpted to scale. From these raw clay models, a photogrammetric capture was performed according to a set protocol. Once the three-dimensional model was digitized, a specific scale model print was initiated.

Although these ducks may recall certain notable, amusing, and sometimes cruel precedents, they bear the distinctive physiognomies of their characters. It’s not merely a matter of yielding to a taste for the grotesque or the burlesque. In the tradition of Honoré Daumier, beyond his keen eye for political caricature and social satire, this work particularly recalls his depiction of Louis-Philippe with the pear motif.