Mur de poils de carotte 2000

Here we see Michel Blazy's "Mur de poils de carotte" (Wall of Carrot Hairs), an installation which materializes as a startling exploration of decay and transformation. The first impression is an overwhelming sense of organic entropy. The carrot hairs, with their vibrant orange hues, dominate the visual field, yet are disrupted by encroaching greys and blacks that signal decomposition. The composition lacks a clear focal point, compelling the viewer to consider the entire environment as a unified field of change. These elements, when combined, destabilize traditional aesthetic values, pushing us to reconsider beauty as something transient. Blazy's piece invites a semiotic interpretation. The carrot hairs are not merely representations of nature, but symbols of growth and decay. The installation challenges fixed meanings, suggesting that life and death are not binary opposites but intertwined processes. The piece presents an ongoing dialogue that leaves us questioning our perceptions of time, decay, and the very nature of existence.