Kathie Kerler

Kathie Kerler - Fiber Artist, NQA Certified Judge, and Writer

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La Fondation du Doute

How can you not love a building that looks like this? Something completely different from the expected chateaux, cathedrals, and famous monuments. When you walk into the courtyard, a “red carpet” greets you, taking you to the front entrance and a multitude of intriguing signs.

La Fondation de Doute, building front

La Fondation du Doute, building front

La Fondation de Doute, left wing

La Fondation du Doute, left wing

The yellow sign at the top reads: “To create is to doubt and to doubt is to create.”

Honestly, it was challenging to decide which sections and which placards to photograph. There was something in every grouping that intrigued, amused, or provoked thought. Here is a sampling.

Front Door: Enter

Front Door: Enter

Arr is Pretension. I am shy.

Arr is Pretension. I am shy.

Corner (with arrow). I loved this one. It amused me with its obviousness.

Corner (with arrow). I loved this one. It amused me with its obviousness. I also liked the phrase in the upper, right-hand corner: Truth will change art.

A common expression in English: The more things change, the more they stay the same.

The more things change, the more they stay the same: A common English expression, as well.

Art is a cul de sac.

Art is a cul de sac.

Black on yellow

Black on yellow. Other thoughts expressed: A chair is a chair and me, I am me. It’s difficult to love. All and yet more. Forget this text.

Reality

Reality

 

The philosophy behind La Fondation du Doute: Everything is art; nothing is art. The exhibition I viewed is centered around “the limits of truth” proposed by French artist Ben Vautier, known for his text-based paintings. An interactive exhibit engaged viewers to contribute to a wall-sized display. Clippings, photos, tape, string, and scissors were available as the creative tools.

Interactive Artwork

Interactive Artwork

My contribution is the Volkswagen driving into the Girl's mouth and the words, A Nightmare.

My contribution is the Volkswagen driving out of the girl’s mouth and the words: A Nightmare.

The exhibitions were as unique and unexpected as one might think. One wall held “petrified” place settings of leftovers glued to  tablecloths. These leftovers looked to be several decades old and were decaying. Quite unappetizing. My favorite exhibit featured car doors with motorized hammers. When you entered the room, the hammers activated and began banging against the metal doors. The hammers hit randomly rather than simultaneously, which felt musical to me.

Car Doors

Car Doors

Banging Car Doors

Banging Car Doors

Here’s another exhibition I found interesting.

Piano Piece--Text

Piano Piece–Text

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