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Frederic D Berjot Bold, brash, brave and always surprising, Berjot's passion and artistic belief are alive in his work. Frederic Berjot was born in Paris in 1963 to a French Italian background, which made for a passionate and creative family lifestyle. His creative pursuits started at a very young age, demanding that his room not be wall papered, the walls were to be left bare. This way he could cover the entirety of the walls in sketches and drawings of people and nature. "....these were my first palettes, my first canvases. Capturing every mood, desire and moment that I had in my childhood." Studying at "Atelier des Arts" in Paris then continuing his education as assistant to Sculptor, Architect and Film Maker - Patrick Mazery, Berjot kept unraveling his passion for sculpture, and commenced to open his studio "Musee de Rire" in Ile St Louis, Paris. This was the embarkment of the life size figures that are recognised today. New York called Berjot in 1988. Pursuing an international status he exhibited in Soho. Mixing with, and discovering, the world of the New York art scene. Berjot lived and exhibited in New York for over a year until he returned to Paris to work on France's Bicentenary projects as a special effects technician during the day and focusing heavily on his own personal projects at night. This passionate young sculptor had the dream to create a space where people of all ages and persuasions could enjoy art. "I spent some years listening to my teachers telling me that to be a sculptor you need to weld with metal, so I did this. The large abstract architectural forms, I felt were incomplete, so I moved into body casting and figurative representation. Feeling free from any academic conservative should be so I took a vividly new start." Arriving in Australia in 1989 the dream appeared to unfold. Berjot opened his first studio in Australia in Parhan, Melbourne enticing many a brave recruit to be a part of history in the making. Studying to further his knowledge at the National Art School in Sydney, Berjot opened his studio which is known today as "The Laughing Museum", here was the birthplace of one of Australia's most successful and characteristic sculpture studios, the forefront of daring and exciting portraiture trend. The immediacy, technical refinement and sometimes provocative nature of Berjot's work has ensured its appeal to many people from all walks of life and from all around the world. A strong desire to see art touch the lives of a greater part of the population and his love of the human figure, form the basis of his philosophical inspiration. Underneath Berjot's art lies the dedication of a volcanically driven man, who is at odds with conformity and convention. He believes that as an artist he must speak truely of the human condition, sometimes with splendor often troubled and tragic. It is a religion: the human body which he describes as a temple that marches among architecture.Berjot's work is influenced by artists such as John De Andrea, George Segal, Juan Monoz, Anthony Gormely and great Masters - to name a few. FREDERIC DANIEL BERJOT 16
Elizabeth Street, Paddigton N.S.W. EDUCATION 1979 Diploma of the first cycle of the second degree. - Lycee Gandair, La Baule, Brittany, France. 1982 Certificate of Professional Aptitude - Chemistry Degree Diploma of Professional Aptitude - Chemistry Degree - Lycee Heinlex, St Nazaire, France.
1982/83 Compulsory Army Service 1983 Studied at - 'Atelier de Paris' (Private Art School). - Beaux Arts, Paris. 1993 Certificate in Sculpture - National Art School, Sydney.
EMPLOYMENT 1984 First Assistant to Sculptor and architect - Patrick Mazery. Developed and opened Musee Du Rire, studio / gallery - Ile St. Louis, Paris. The work there included mould making, sculpting and painting. 1987 Exhibition of five plaster sculptures at 'The Point of Departure Gallery', New York City, New York. 1988 Special effects technician in costumes working in the French Bicentennial project 'La Revolution Francaise'. Director - John Guillermin. Producer - Adriane Mouschkine (Adrian Productions). 1989 Sculptor / Mould maker 'Declaruc Picard Studio'. Special Effects technician in the French Bicentenary movie - 'Les Annees Tenibles'. Director - Robert Enrico Produced by Adriane Productions. Gallery Assistant at 'Banque de L'image', Paris (whilst working on personal projects). Arrived in Australia - December 29.
1990 Created studio in Prahan, Melbourne, to work on small scale projects. Australian Residency Visa - November 29. Teaching French - 'Le Francais A Table' Hampton, Victoria.
1991 Created 'The Laughing Museum' studio, Surry Hills, Sydney. Worked full time in my
studio.
1993 Completed 3 Year - Certificate in Sculpture - National Art School, Sydney. Worked full time and employed full time artists. - 'The Laughing Museum', Sydney.
Travelled to France and Europe for six months.
1994 Permanent exhibition of personal work. - 'The Laughing Museum', Sydney.
1995 Exporting sculptures from 'The Laughing Museum' to Japan and the United States
1996 Completion of 6 polaroid black & white self portraits.
EXHIBITIONS 1984 - 6 'Musee Du Rire', Ile St. Louis, Paris. 1987 'Point of Departure', New York City, New York. 1991 'Inner Circle', Darlinghurst, Sydney - Don't push it art exhibition. 'The Laughing Museum', Sydney - permanent exhibition. 1992 'Last Nite', National Art School student exhibition. 'Art in Shop Front' - Oxford Street, Sydney. 1994 The Hills Grammar art / craft exhibition. 1995 'Australian Design 163 Gallery', Glebe, Sydney. 'Combo Gallery', Surry Hills, Sydney. University of Technology, Ultimo, Sydney. - 'Speaker Exhibition'. Botanical Gardens, Circular Quay, Sydney. - 'Spring Exhibition'. 'Laughing Museum Gallery', Surry Hills, Sydney. 1996 'Bondi 88 Community Art Gallery', Bondi, Sydney. 'Toast II Gallery', Darlinghurst, Sydney. 'Swatch Shop', Zurich, Switzerland. Wimyss Gallery, Sydney. - Aeroplane Art. 1997 'Museum of Contemporary Art' - American Express Foundation Hall, Circular Quay, Sydney - 'Australian Design 163 Gallery' , Glebe, Sydney
PUBLICATIONS AND TELEVISION Publications 1992 - 1996 Sydney Morning Herald The Good Week-End Magazine Metro Belle Magazine 3 D Magazine The Wentworth Courier Black & White Magazine The Australian The Art Almanac The City Hub Sponge Magazine
Television 'Wonderworld' Channel 9 'The Great Outdoor' Channel 7 'The 6PM News' Channel 1
Languages Spoken French (Native), English, Spanish and Italian. Sports & Interests Art in general, Painting, Sculpture, Music, Opera, Theatre, Photography, Literature, Bush Walking, Skiing Adventures and Rock Climbing. Travel Italy, Spain, England and Portugal. Lived in New York - 1 year; Los Angeles - 6 months. Columbia, Equador and Venezuela (researching the culture of the Yonomami Indians). |