Pique-nique gigantesque sur un col des Alpes en mars 2024, où les géant..es pg se rencontrent sur une nappe de 56m2.
The flag never touches the ground while being unfolded and is directly hoisted onto the pole. ⚀ JW
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Drawing of the arrival of the giants ℘ℊ at the Belgian Pavilion.
In the Skellet workshops, elements of the industrial metal platform to be assembled in the Pavilion to carry the giants ℘ℊ.
Meeting with Dame Nuje Patat in the church of Baaigem.
During the neighborhood festival in Petit-Enghien, observation of the interior of Mettekoe.
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The off-center map illustrates the giants’ hometowns, the journey’s stages to Venice, and the exploratory visits that took place beforehand. ⚀ PG + LMNO
The giant Erasmus is being carried by its community and the collective onto the ice of Lake Resia. ⚀ PG + LMNO
The wicker basket forms the traditional structure of giants in Belgium and Northern France. In Spain, it is most often wooden trestles. ⚀ LP
The group made a visit to Dorian Demarcq’s studio, a «facteur».
Sophie, in Dorian Demarcq's studio, & drawings / miniatures of the giants
The giants' wicker basket (lower part in the shape of a flared barrel where the carrier sits)
Speculative drawings foretell the reality of each stage of the journey. They are working tools that anticipate viewpoints, whether real or imagined. ⚀ PG + LMNO
Dame Nuje Patat crossing the Alps. ⚀ PG + LMNO
Drawing of the bell tower and the frozen lake of Resia.
Ivo draws with his cat.
Research drawing around Dame Nuje Patat.
The Belgian pavilion in Venice.
Figures for the unfolding choreography.
Ucayali Giant, 2020, Ucayali, Perú. ⚀ SMC
Nightmare on the non-divinatory ice. ⚀ PG + LMNO
The flag is unfolded in the schoolyard next to the flagpole. ⚀ Jente Waerzeggers
Seven people are needed to perform the unfolding choreography. ⚀ JW
Sept personnes sont nécessaires pour exécuter la chorégraphie de dépliage. ⚀ JW
The pattern created by the folds is useful for positioning each person during the choreography.
The folding marks the medium, these traces are translated into a pattern of perforated dots of varying sizes.
Portrait Valentin Bollaert ⚀ JW
The design of the flag's weave, with the points per rectangle of folds.
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Akerbeltz’s aluminum structure was sawed into two parts to allow for transportation by van by its community from the Basque Country to the Italian Alps, then to Venice. ⚀ LP
The journey and successive outings during the various stages of the trip have left marks on Babette’s back.⚀ LP
Ivo & Dame Nuje Patat. Meeting in the church of Baaigem.
The preparation and assembly of Dame Nuje Patat are extremely delicate. ⚀ LP
The announcement of Dame Nuje Patat’s departure to Venice is published in Amok, the local newspaper of Gavere.
Edgar l’Motard, without his skirted pants, upon his arrival at the Belgian pavilion. ⚀ LP
The announcement of Edgar l'Motard's departure to Venezia in the local newspaper La Voix du Nord (Hazebrouck).
Assembly of the giant Erasmus (Anderlecht BE) ⚀ TS
The announcement of Erasme’s departure to Venice is published in Anderlecht Contact, the community newsletter.
Erasme’s hands are as fragile and precious as his face and are transported in a custom-made crate. ⚀ LP
Julia is being carried by her community and the collective onto the ice of Lake Resia. ⚀ LP
The announcement of Julia's departure published in Vlan edition B1 Charleroi NORD
Mettekoe in Padova.
The announcement of Mettekoe’s departure to Venice is published in Enghien News, the municipality’s newsletter.
The size and weight of Mettekoe imply significant transportation and assembly logistics. For example, it is necessary to assemble scaffolding to hoist and secure its head. ⚀ LP
Julia is featured on a 5 Carol’Or bill.
Julia in Charleroi. Burning of the Raven, Charleroi (BE) 02/03/2024
The bust of Edgar the Biker and his arms, dismantled on the ground.
Preparatory drawings. Custom-made boxes for transporting the heads.
Research diagram for the custom-made box, for the transport of the head of Dame Nuje Patat.
Research drawings, 3D visualization of Dame Nuje Patat's transport boxes
Akerbeltz, Height 355 cm, Basket circumference 67.5 x 80 cm, weight 25 kg.
Community of Mutriku (Basque Country ES)
Akerbeltz the guardian of the "tututtes"
An ambivalent, hybrid figure, half-man half-animal, Akerbeltz (literally black goat) is a traditional representation of Basque mythology.
Mutriku (Basque Country - ES)
Akerbeltz Farewell Party, February 24, 2024.
Babette's face wrapped up.
Babette's Baptism - MJC La Fabrique - TOURCOING (FR) - 04-06-2022
Archive photo of the making of Babette - Commune of TOURCOING (Fr).
Archive photo of the making of Babette - Commune of TOURCOING (Fr).
Archive photo of the making of Babette - Commune of TOURCOING (Fr).
Archive photo of the making of Babette's wicker basket - Commune of TOURCOING (Fr).
Zoom in on the structure of the wicker basket.
Babette's wicker basket, without her skirt.
Sketch of Lady Nuje Patat - archive of the communal cell of Gavere (Baaigem BE)
Meeting with Dame Nuje Patat - archives of the communal cell of Gavere (Baaigem BE).
Meeting with Dame Nuje Patat - archives of the communal cell of Gavere (Baaigem BE).
Meeting with Lady Nuje Patat - she is connected to the market held in summer in this potato-growing region.
Meeting with Dame Nuje Patat - archives of the communal cell of Gavere (Baaigem BE).
Meeting with Dame Nuje Patat - archives of the communal cell of Gavere (Baaigem BE).
Demonstration of giants.
Giantess Julia in Charleroi. Crow Burning Festival, Charleroi (BE) 02/03/2024.
The Giants of Charleroi (Julia, Djambo, Djenne, El Champête, El Mayeur, Djean) Crow Burning Festival, Charleroi (BE) 02/03/2024.
Julia is a worker from an immigrant background, with mixed origins like the inhabitants of Charleroi.
Sketch & Carol'Or banknotes (the ethical, ecological, social and cultural currency of the Charleroi region).
Zoom / Discovery of Erasmus's basket - With members of the non-profit organization "Procession of Saint-Guidon" and lovers of Brussels folklore.
Meeting with Erasmus - Giant of the municipality of Anderlecht (BE) - ASBL "Procession of Saint-Guidon".
Friends of Mettekoe and members of the ℘ℊ collective, during the Petit-Enghien neighborhood party.
1 hour of assembly/ agility required, with an indoor ascent to Mettekoe.
The equinox festival, which assigns a color and an animal to each district of the city, Mettekoe represents a Bornean orangutan.
The communal Equinox festival in Petit-Enghien (BE)
Peissant Carnival, burning of the Gille, 2024. ⚀ eli lebailly
Peissant Carnival, Gilles brotherhood, 2024. ⚀ Eli Lebailly
Peissant Carnival, burning of the Gille, 2024. ⚀ eli lebailly
A basket of oranges, to throw, a Carnival tradition in Belgium ⚀ el
Festive picnic on the frozen Lake Resia in the Alps, the giants, members and friends of ℘ℊ. ⚀ LP
The giants are transported to Resia in a semi-trailer truck. They are followed by two buses packed with community members, musicians, friends, and accomplices of the collective.
Next to the frozen lake, the giants are unpacked from their transport crates.⚀ LP
Crampons, designed to equip us for the party on the frozen Lake Resia. ⚀ LP
The festive picnic is underway on the frozen lake. ⚀ LP
The drumming of Salamba, the band accompanying the picnic, recalls the festive atmosphere of street parades. ⚀ PG + LMNO
Sound becomes a link between people and space. ⚀ LP
Sketch, the party in the distance. ⚀ PG + LMNO
The frozen lake, the party in preparation. ⚀ LP
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Some adjustments to Erasmus's outfit. ⚀ LP
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Preparing for the picnic. Transporting Mettekoe and her 200kg to the party venue. ⚀ LP
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Akerbeltz dances to the rhythm of the Petti Lion’s printing. ⚀ LP
Under the printing presses, Petticoat Government and community members watch the giants dance. ⚀ LP
l’Petti Lion is printed in 100,000 copies. ⚀ Daniele Povelato
The rotary press is continuously printing using rolls of pink paper. ⚀ DP
Aluminum plates are used for the offset printing of the Petti Lion. ⚀ DP
L'petti lion - petticoat government newspaper. ⚀ LP
The giants visit the printing facilities where l’Petti Lion, the newspaper of the Pavilion is printed. ⚀ LP
At the Gazette printing house in Padova. ⚀ LP
Mettekoe stands in front of the gigantic sectional door of the printing facility. ⚀ LP
Babette, Érasme, Julia, Edgar l'Motard, awaiting printing. ⚀ LP
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Oma Toops by Jaap Scheeren, Carnac. ⚀ Unknown
A model of the platform.
Irony ? -50 × 35 bag weighing 25 kg - 40 bags or 1000 kg of sand + 2 Italians or 1150 kg - surface area of 85 × 85 cm or 0.72 m2 1150 kg / 0.72 m2 = 1600 kg/m2.
Underneath the platform, the bodies overturning. ⚀ PG + LMNO
The entrance to the Belgian Pavilion - Venice. ⚀ LP
The large industrial skeleton made of galvanized steel profiles. ⚀ LP
The skeleton unfolds under the central room with its 1150cm long x 575cm wide x 85cm high. ⚀ LP
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The Youngs Curators Storytellers, flag bearers in Resia, become spokespersons in the Belgian pavilion. ⚀ LP
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The skeleton is foundation, platform, volume, support, technical grill.
Photo taken while crossing the lagoon in Venice. Only Akerbeltz is trained, being the most maneuverable of the giants of ℘ℊ, which is suitable for passing under bridges. ⚀ LP
The pavilion, the industrial platform, sketch. ⚀ PG + LMNO
Assembly of the giants, upon arrival at the Belgian pavilion (Venize) with the help of members of the different communities. ⚀ LP
1400 kg dead weight, 600 kg permanent load, 1400 kg overload, 100 kg point maintenance load supported by three columns.
On top are placed the giants made of wicker, steel, aluminum, fabrics and resin.
Below, we are invited to tame their presence silently, to move, to scrutinize.
169 linear meters of 50mm profile, and 294 linear meters of 100mm profile.
By making the architecture of the place tangible, the display nuances the existing museum space, which aims for abstract neutrality.
The false ceiling made of stretched fabric in some rooms has been dismantled and is obscuring part of the structural system of the Pavilion.
We make ourselves small (petti), our eyes fixed upwards. ⚀ LP
The skeleton sketches a "below" which makes room for orality in an interval where it is possible to "become one." ⚀ LP
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The luckiest discovers the pg glass bean. There are seven different types. ⚀ LP
This photo shows the crossing of the lagoon with the giants dismantled in transport crates under a sunny sky with a light breeze, just before arriving at the Giardini of Venezia.
Non-divinatory aerial fantasy. ⚀ PG + LMNO
Activation of the Akerbeltz giant by its carriers, Mutriku, 17/01/2024.
The members of Txoko toast to the health of Xiri, Akerbeltz, and PG, Mutriku (Euskadi), 01/17/2024.
Comparison between a head of Pan (Satyr Della Valle, Capitoline Museum, Rome) and the bust of Akerbeltz (Xiri Andonegi, Mutriku).
Akerbeltz, Mutriku, 17/01/2024.
Receipt for the registration of a motor vehicle by Albert Capoen, 1961.
Erasmus, Anderlecht Christmas market, 12/15/2023. ⚀ CVM + TL
Baptism of Mettekoe, 18/09/2022. ⚀ Olivier Gilkain
The dragon Legou under construction, Guangdong, 02/2023. ⚀ Easy
Phoenix, 2024. ⚀ Romain Cavallin and Sarah Lowie.
Phoenix, 2024. ⚀ Romain Cavallin and Sarah Lowie.
Phoenix, 2024. ⚀ Romain Cavallin and Sarah Lowie.
Phoenix, 2024. ⚀ Romain Cavallin and Sarah Lowie.
The awarded drawing of the contest aimed at bringing Dame Nuje Patat back to life.
Dame Nuje Patat through the metal frame of the pavilion. ⚀ LP
Cryogenized human faeces. ⚀ AZ
Platform frame under the Mettekoe chassis.
The different sizes of the giants are marked on a «kutsh» a ruler with scales, which relates them to other measurements.
Petticoat Government Chapter, Venice, serigraph, 175 x 118.5 cm, 2024
Petticoat Government Chapter, Venice, serigraph, 175 x 118.5 cm, 2024
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The kutch, is a type of ruler with two or three double sides graduated according to the most common scales used for maps and plans. ⚀ LP
Collective portrait. N°1. Sophie Boiron N°2. Valentin Bollaert N°3. Simona Denicolai N°4. Pauline Fockedey N°5. Pierre Huyghebaert N°6. Antoinette Jattiot N°7. Ivo Provoost. ⚀ PG + LMNO
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Zones grises ⚀ Paula Swinnen
Bal en plein air à Venise ⚀ Davide Musco, young curator
⚀ Lola Demazeux
⚀ Josepha Kinsella
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⚀ Josepha Kinsella
⚀ Joséphine Wagnier
⚀ Joséphine Wagnier
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⚀ Camille Van Meenen
⚀ Guennadi Maes
⚀ Guennadi Maes
⚀ Guennadi Maes
Finissage, Le Petit Lion, 30/11/2024, 20h