Nature and Materiality of Film: Art by Guillame Vallée
Montreal-based artist Guillaume Vallée uses experimental film-based media to capture and explore the true nature and materiality of film. His works use a variety of analogue equipment and editing techniques to create abstract photos, installations and media artworks.
Unknown, collage and Aquarelle on paper
This artist’s portfolio is incredibly varied and packed with experiments in a wide variety of media. I like the way the Guillaume is able to maintain a fairly consistent style and aesthetic across mediums. His collages and photogram paintings are interesting – in his photograms, Guillaume paints directly onto film negatives. The abstract daubs of paint in many different colours give the film a mysterious, corroded look, often obscuring the subjects of the negatives just enough to make the viewer more curious about them.
A music video sample on Guillaume's portfolio website
Guillaume is a part of the Montreal art collective Groop*Index, and is involved in the organization and realization of events that explore the complexities and possibilities of media-based art forms. He has also created numerous music videos for local underground musicians, which you can view on his portfolio.