Carine & Elisabeth Krecké

Carine and Élisabeth Krecké are contemporary Luxembourgish artists renowned for their unique and innovative approach in the visual arts. They form a creative duo, often collaborating on various artistic projects that integrate elements of painting, drawing, photography, and installations.

Their work is characterized by a deep exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and perception. They are known for their ability to blend different techniques and media, creating pieces that are both visually striking and intellectually stimulating. The Krecké sisters have participated in numerous international exhibitions, where their works have been praised for their originality and conceptual depth.

Their creations are often influenced by their environment and personal experiences, giving their art a personal and intimate dimension while addressing universal questions. The Krecké duo continues to make significant contributions to the contemporary art scene, attracting the attention of critics and art enthusiasts worldwide.

In their series “States of emergency”, the Luxembourgish artists Elisabeth and Carine Krecké carry out a meticulous work of re-appropriation of their own images through various pictorial and photographic techniques that disturb our passive vision of everyday life. Starting from photographs taken in the Metro of Paris, they develop a pictorial deconstructive process that turns the image back into a photograph.

Artworks

States of Emergency 4

By Carine & Elisabeth Krecké

120 x 67,5 cm
Created in 2017
C-print, diasec finish
Edition 1/3
Acquired in 2018

States of Emergency 4

By Carine & Elisabeth Krecké

120 x 67,5 cm
Created in 2017
C-print, diasec finish
Edition 1/3
Acquired in 2018

States of Emergency

By Carine & Elisabeth Krecké

An image is an Images is an Image
Arendt House - February 2018