Le Sens De La Vie

The exhibition "Le Sens De La Vie" (The Meaning of Life) at Huberty & Breyne Paris Chapon presents works by Eric Veillé, coinciding with the release of his new book "Le Sens de la vie et ses petits". Veillé's work, presented in a Moleskine-like format, draws parallels to Georges Perec's observational style. The exhibition features original plates and unpublished drawings, showcasing the artist's precise line work and wit. His "ligne claire" style, characterized by minimalism and sobriety, is used to explore themes of absurdity, poetry, melancholy, and cynicism.

The exhibition highlights Veillé's unique approach to comic strips as a poetic medium. His drawings often feature hybrid creatures and unexpected scenarios, juxtaposing the supernatural with everyday triviality. The artist's character, a somewhat lost narrator, acts as an observer and commentator on the absurdities of life. Veillé's work challenges rigid realities and adult conventions, inviting viewers into a world where the banal becomes precarious and the metaphysical is explored with a blend of humor and melancholy.