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Discover the abundant universe of ScALp, artist navigating between Corsica and the continent, member of L'Atelier Galerie at Villa Malzac in Mende (Lozere). Exploring varied artistic techniques, from acrylic paint for the HyperMassiveCube works to primitive charcoal and graphite techniques, ScALp creates an expansive visual palette. Co-founder of a metaversic 3D universe project since 2012, this virtual universe redefines the boundaries of artistic expression in the digital world. The Women Project explores female representation through neo-symbolism and German expressionism. Immerse yourself in this captivating universe where artistic innovation meets tradition, telling unique stories through each creation.

HyperMassiveCube explores the symbolism of the cube, the box and the habitation, merging cubic elements from the physical and metaversic universes. Each facet of the HyperMassiveCube becomes a canvas exploring infinite ideas, with right angles representing rigor and edges evoking the fluidity of worlds. The cast shadows create a symbolic play of light, emphasizing the importance of light and shadow in the quest for truth. These creations serve as a visual bridge between two worlds celebrating the innovation of metaverse creators and affirming that cubes are the building blocks of meaning-rich realities. From drawing on 25x25cm paper to large format canvas.

Graphite and charcoal to capture a certain reality with precision, expressing the details and nuances of the worlds. Charcoal and graphite allow me to transmit emotions and stories through my drawings, while exploring the richness of shapes and textures. Charcoal offers expressive depth, while graphite allows for fine detail. This figurative approach offers a powerful way to communicate and appreciate the beauty of the concrete.

Photographic project on women located at the crossroads of neo-symbolism, German expressionism and alternative photography techniques. It is a profound artistic exploration that aims to transcend reality to reveal the emotional and symbolic complexity of femininity through carefully crafted images, processed with varied techniques and anchored in a rich artistic tradition. Numbered edition of 10 signed copies printed by ScALp on its graphic plotter capable of reaching images of more than 2 meters.

Charcoal caricatures that capture the essence of a subject with a dose of humor. Charcoal lines allow distinctive features to be exaggerated, creating satirical and expressive portraits. Each stroke of the charcoal becomes a touch of visual comedy, transforming the face into a joyous and biting interpretation of reality.

The Santa Devota project, A Common History A charcoal artistic project which celebrates the life of Santa Dévota and highlights the historical and religious links between the Principality of Monaco, the Municipality of Lucciana and Corsica.

ScALp leads his life as an artist between Corsica and the continent, "member" of L'Atelier Galerie at Villa Malzac in Mende in Lozère. An innovative private initiative aimed at culturally enriching the territory, led by the owner Louis Martin-Malzac and with the participation of six professional artists, including painters, photographers, videographers and sculptors. This former bourgeois house is transformed into individual workshops. The artists, trained in art schools, chose the villa to escape artistic solitude The workshops, open to the public every 22nd of the month, offer a space for free creation, unbridled imagination and exchange, far removed from artistic and commercial norms, promoting shared joy and artistic independence.

Since 2022, HyperMassiveCube's artistic creations, created with acrylic paint on canvas or paper, have merged the symbolism of the cube and the box with cubic elements from metaversic universes. Each facet of the cube becomes a canvas exploring the infinity of ideas, representing rigor through right angles and the fluidity of digital worlds through edges. The cast shadows create a symbolic play of light, emphasizing the importance of light and shadow in the quest for truth. These creations function as visual bridges between two symbolic worlds, celebrating the innovation of metaverse creators, making cubes, building blocks of realities rich in meanings.

Since 2020 following artistic training in a MOOC distributed by MoMa on the artistic creation of primitive art techniques. ScALp opened up to artistic exploration with charcoal and graphite and offers a captivating adventure in the field of visual expression. Charcoal, with its velvety texture, allows the creation of contrasts and rich nuances, exploring varied forms, from caricatures to geometric projects. Graphite embodies subtlety and precision, capturing minute details and delicate shading. The artistic interest lies in the fusion of these two complementary techniques, creating an extensive visual palette, where the spontaneity of charcoal dances with the precision of graphite, forming a harmonious duality rich in emotions and varied textures. Ranging from figurative artistic expression to caricature.

Since 2012, ScALp has co-founded and led a start-up dedicated to creating an immersive 3D metaversic platform, providing a space where artistic projects can flourish. In collaboration with digital artist Loic de Montaignac, whose experience includes projects with Jean-Michel Jarre and digital creation for Mike Oldfield and Vangelis, this platform hosted various artistic projects in an immersive 3D environment. By consolidating our position as pioneers of the artistic metaverse, we have seen the birth of unique projects, from virtual performances to interactive installations. Guided by the belief that the Metaverse catalyzes artistic innovation, our vision continues to evolve, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression in the ever-changing digital world.

With a background in cinema and art, as well as a musical career until 2004, ScALP is dedicated to the Women Project, a photographic project exploring female representation, using neo-symbolism and German expressionism. This project aims to transcend reality and reveal emotional aspects. Inspired by 19th century symbolism, he creates visual compositions rich in metaphors, symbolizing the duality, strength and vulnerability of women. At the same time, ScALp explores alternative techniques such as pinhole and orotone, adding a golden and mystical dimension, reinforcing the symbolic narrative of his work.

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