With a great deal of humour and unfailing honesty, À la recherche du père is a photographic investigation into the role of the father and his representations, at a time when family constellations are in upheaval. Visual artist Camille Lévêque attempts to capture the essence of the father figure. Present, absent, idealised and respected as much as rejected, embodying authority and protection as much as oppression: who are these fathers?
Camille Lévêque skilfully blends images and text to dissect patriarchy through a feminist prism of pungent irony. An eclectic visual journey through personal archives, montages, advertisements, family albums found at flea markets, collected objects, misappropriated images, videos, personal stories and interviews, À la recherche du père is intended as a bible on the subject. It’s a must-have for anyone interested in offbeat social criticism.
Camille Lévêque (1985, Paris) is a visual artist whose work combines photography, collage, archive, video and installation. Her work revolves around themes of identity, memory and family mythology. She uses the photographic object to question our ability to exchange, to perceive and document reality, and to reinvent ourselves. Her work can be found in a number of collections (Villa Noailles, Frac MÉCA, Picto Foundation and Palais Galliera) and is regularly exhibited in France and abroad.
