In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition

In the Flesh / En chair et en os

2017-2023

In the Flesh/ En chair et en os is an exhibition that took place at Produit Rien Art Space, Montreal, Quebec, between November 29th and December 3rd, 2023. The exhibition is made of three-dimensional works and photography. A small electronic tablet was made available during the exhibition, to show some videos describing the process of some of the images in the space.
The artist would like to thank the two performers/dancers for their generosity:
Léonie Bèlanger and Laura Borello-Bellemare

In the Flesh presents six sculptures that find their way into six photographs.

The photographs capture women’s bodies wearing, carrying, inhabiting, manipulating the sculptural works. The vulnerability of these bodies, exposed but strong in their framing, proposes an inquisitive narrative exploring questions of memory and identity.

The sculptural pieces in themselves have been an exploration of how to inject symbolic meaning into mass-produced articles, specifically products and materials found in the ubiquitous dollar store, but also in the hardware store, and the notion’s store.
Drawing on her experience as an emigrant in exile, and the resulting loss of culture and country, Borello has created a world of new passions and sensorial encounters that reveal previously unrealized strengths, resist tropes of victimization and self-pity, and confronts and embraces the beauty and the horror of living. This ‘being in the world’, be it the political world order that imposes control onto the body, to the micro experience of the individual’s insides through illness, blood and flesh; Borello stands participating, evoking and questioning through her work her own acquaintance with the world.

Installation Views

Works in the exhibition

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The artist wearing Never Worn (looking left)-Leading piece in exhibition

Photography
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The artist with Never Worn (looking right)-Leading piece in exhibiton

Photography
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Emergency Blanket in a Bundle Part Two

Sculpture
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The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Back Shot) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition

Photography
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The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Front Pose) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition

Photography
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The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Hand in Front) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Never Worn 2

Photography
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The artist with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis)

Photography
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The artist with Glass Vases (Lac Saint-Louis)

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B with Red Cover

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulvas 2

Photography
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L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap 2 (Lac Saint-Louis)

Photography
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L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis) 1

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L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis)

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L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulva 1

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Fuchsia

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 3

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 2

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 1

Photography
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L.B. and L. B.B. with Never Worn 1

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L.B. and L.B.B. with Many 2

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L.B. and L.B.B. with Many 1

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L.B. and L.B.B. with Glass Vasses 2

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L.B. and L.B.B. with Glass Vases1

Photography
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The artist with Never Worn (diptych)

Photography
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Never Worn

Sculpture
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Many-Main piece in exhibition

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Mouthpiece-Main piece in the exhibition

Photography
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L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulvas-Main piece in exhibition

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L.B. and L.B.B. with I could eat you alive-Main piece in exhibition

Photography
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The artist with Epinglée/ Pinned

Photography
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Epinglée/ Pinned

Mixed Media
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The artist with Never Worn (other)

Photography
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I Could Eat You Alive

Sculpture
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Golden Vulvas

Sculpture
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Mouthpiece

Sculpture
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Many

Sculpture
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
In the Flesh / En chair et en os – 2017-2023
The artist wearing Never Worn (looking left)-Leading piece in exhibition – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Never Worn (looking right)-Leading piece in exhibiton – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Emergency Blanket in a Bundle Part Two – 2022-2023 – Non-extensible metallic polyester, aluminum, wire, fishing line, extensible aluminum ventilation pipes – 35 x 25 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Back Shot) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 17.5 x 22 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Front Pose) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 32.5 x 12 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée / Pinned (Hand in Front) part of triptych-Main piece in exhibition – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 22 x 18 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Never Worn 2 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis) – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Glass Vases (Lac Saint-Louis) – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B with Red Cover – 2021-2023 – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulvas 2 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap 2 (Lac Saint-Louis) – 2021-2023 – photography – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis) 1 – 2021-2023 – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B.B. with Toothpick Trap (Lac Saint-Louis) – 2021-2023 – Photography – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulva 1 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Fuchsia – 2021-2023 – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 3 – 2021-2023 – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 2 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Emergency Blanket in a Bundle 1 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition. – Photo: M.B.
L.B. and L. B.B. with Never Worn 1 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Many 2 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Many 1 – 2021-2023 – Photography – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Glass Vasses 2 – 2021-2023 – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Glass Vases1 – 2021-2023 – Photography1 – 12 x 9 inches approx. – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Never Worn (diptych) – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches each photograph – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition. – Photo: Paul Litherland
The artist with Never Worn (diptych) – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches each photograph – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Never Worn – 2018-2023 – glass containers, stockings and pins – 60 x 25 inches approx. (installed against a wall) – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Never Worn – 2018-2023 – glass containers, stockings and pins – 60 x 25 inches approx. (installed against a wall) – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Many-Main piece in exhibition – 2021-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 34 x 42.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Many-Main piece in exhibition – 2021-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 34 x 42.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Mouthpiece-Main piece in the exhibition – 2021-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 24.5 x 42 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulvas-Main piece in exhibition – 2021-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42.5 x 30 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with Golden Vulvas-Main piece in exhibition – 2021-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42.5 x 30 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with I could eat you alive-Main piece in exhibition – 2020-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
L.B. and L.B.B. with I could eat you alive-Main piece in exhibition – 2020-2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 42 x 28.5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 22 x 17.5 inches; 32.5 x 12 ; 18 x 22 inches respectively – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 22 x 17.5 inches; 32.5 x 12 ; 18 x 22 inches respectively – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 22 x 17.5 inches; 32.5 x 12 ; 18 x 22 inches respectively – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – Digital photographic print on rag paper – 22 x 17.5 inches; 32.5 x 12 ; 18 x 22 inches respectively – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – silk fabric and pins – 12 inches by 50 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – silk fabric and pins – 12 inches by 50 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Epinglée/ Pinned – 2023 – silk fabric and pins – 12 inches by 50 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
The artist with Never Worn (other) – 2021-2023 – photography – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
I Could Eat You Alive – 2004 – Nickel-plated ball chain – 67 x 36 inches x .5 inches – Part of the In the Flesh / En chair et en os exhibition.
Golden Vulvas – 2017 – Sleeves of scourer cleaning pads (the foam removed), fishing line, wire, glass vases – 72 inches in diameter approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series. – Photo: Paul Litherland
Golden Vulvas – 2017 – Sleeves of scourer cleaning pads (the foam removed), fishing line, wire, glass vases – 72 inches in diameter approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series. – Photo: Paul Litherland
Golden Vulvas – 2017 – Sleeves of scourer cleaning pads (the foam removed), fishing line, wire, glass vases – 72 inches in diameter approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Golden Vulvas – 2017 – Sleeves of scourer cleaning pads (the foam removed), fishing line, wire, glass vases – 72 inches in diameter approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series. – Photo: Guy L'Heureux
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Mouthpiece – 2017 – Steel wool on cosmetic mirrors – 5 inches (diameter) each – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Many – 2018 – Steel wool and wire – 12 x 10 inches approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series. – Photo: Paul Litherland
Many – 2018 – Steel wool and wire – 12 x 10 inches approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series.
Many – 2018 – Steel wool and wire – 12 x 10 inches approx. – Part of the An instant, of Desire series. – Photo: Paul Litherland