PICTO New York, in collaboration with SQUADRA, present the exhibition POOL by acclaimed visual artist MarieVic. Known for her thought-provoking and visually arresting work, MarieVic’s latest series takes viewers on a surreal journey across the United States — from the unique vantage point of the country’s swimming pools. Through this immersive collection of underwater photography, the artist challenges our perceptions of leisure, sustainability, and the American dream.
MarieVic [b. Paris, France] is a visual artist currently living and working in New York City. She graduated from the École Spéciale d’Architecture and holds an MFA from Parsons The New School for Design.
POOL is a series of underwater photographs captured across the United States, documenting the country from a unique perspective—beneath its swimming pools, looking up towards the sky.
Swimming pools are iconic symbols of leisure and carefree enjoyment. They evoke fun and luxury, yet they also underscore the environmental impact of these desires, raising questions about sustainability and resource consumption. This duality makes them a compelling subject for exploration.
MarieVic draws inspiration from Ovid’s fable of Narcissus, a timeless reflection on self- absorption and its consequences. In the fable, a reflective pool lures Narcissus into the depths of his own image. In POOL, MarieVic invites us to reconsider that reflection, offering a new point of view as she travels across America’s pools.
The series distorts reality, highlighting the unsettling effects of consumerism on the American landscape. Through this lens, MarieVic reveals a world that operates by its own set of rules, provoking deeper thought about our cultural relationship with indulgence and excess.
MarieVic : POOL
September 13 – September 27, 2024
Opening September 13, 2024 – 6.30pm – 10.30pm
PICTO New York
77 Washington Ave, 3rd floor
Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, on appointment
PICTO New York www.pictony.com
SQUADRA www.squadra.art
