Monique Voz

Monique VOZ, mathematician, computer scientist, studied human sciences (theology-philosophy) at the University of Metz, has a diploma in jewellery-making and painting, is an independent ceramist and continues to train with various masters. Her installations feature a wide range of materials, from silver and gold to ceramics, electronics and other materials. She worked in her studio in Geneva until 2006, and now lives and works in Bonnert, Province of Luxembourg, Belgium. Her works are often described as "post-nuclear creations". She has developed various artistic structures such as :

- the MMMMM editions and the development of literary creations (signings at the Brussels book fair every year for 5 years, and presentation in various artist book exhibition events (Arsenal in Metz, library in Bruges, biblioteca Wittokiana in Brussels, Iwate museum of art in MoriokA Japan, …)

- the MMMMM company and the staging of stories, conferences and shows accompanied by objects - on stage:

• sensual mathematical story-conferences at the Off festival in Avignon, at the Petit Théâtre Mercelis in Brussels, at the Chapelle de Fillieres France
• spoken words-conferences of anticipation lightcatchers, Apolo 22, and featuring new sources of energy, global warming, or other futuristic concerns, in addition to the artistic installations, exhibited at the Juvenal gallery in Huy, Artonivo gallery in Bruges , exhibition “lux(e) calm and voluptuousness at the citadel of Namur, WCC Mons, … The fabulous saga of the family jewels” Historical-mythological theses illustrated by objects and jewels - conference and story: bam festival in La roche, chapel of FR sectors, ... Art and science: conference and presentation of works at the Art and Sciences conference at the University of Abidjan

- The sculptures

apolo 22 in Bozar Brussels, at the St Antoine church in Liege, at the ianchelevici museum in La Louviere, at the Belle idées park in Geneva…

invisible sculpture (sound integrated into the ground) Aéro-sol… or The wind(re) of the earth at the Longwy park (France), at the Kulturhaus Niederanven Luxembourg

invisible sculpture (sound integrated into the walls) at the abbey palace in St Hubert, exhibition “o”

Garden of the Hesperides at Parc Belle Idee in Geneva, at the Maison de la Culture d’Arlon

sculptures “the cosmic muses” proposed for the departure lounges of Geneva airport - preselection

- art presentation venue - mobile: MunduM MobiluM MuseuM: a caravan showcasing creations based on the derision of ultra-high-tech technology. festivals Les tchafournis in Engis, arts nomades in Brussels, Maili mailo in St Hubert, Arts de la rue in Chassepierre.

- teacher in workshops at the academie internationale d'été in Libramont, the Palais Abbatial in St Hubert and the center d'Art comtemporain du Luxembourg Belge (CACLB): ART CONNECTED, where she creates installations using interactive and electronic materials (adults, children). Particpation to digital seasons in art schools

- collections of objects produced in small series: Nomadic eating (tableware, furniture, lighting, jewelry)

- installations : composed of multimedia presentations, objects, drawings, paintings... and contemporary art and jewelry exhibitions (selection) Ceramic event in Brussels, Biennale In Champion, Casino Luxembourg, Galerie FAux mouvement in Metz, Biennale jewellery in PEKIN, Chapelle St Roch Herbeumont, B, Amber Museum Kaliningrad, Russia, Enjoiat, Barcelona, SP, Omnia Vanitas, galerie Koma, Mons, Prix européen des Arts Appliqués, Mons B, Opendesign Italia, Trento , Apolo 22 à Destinations Improbables Musée Ianchelevici La Louvière B , Tructroc Bozar Bruxelles B, Parcours bijou Paris F, ADN à la galerie VanderA, Bruxelles, B, Bozar, Bruxelles B , Iwate museum of art à Morioka Japan , Ofunato Civic Cultural Center, Japan, center d'art contemporain, Buzenol B, Boson de Higgs à la galerie Artonivo, Bruges B , Triennale Européenne du bijou contemporain, Mons, B , Espace d'art contemporain l'Orangerie, Bastogne , Centre d'art en l'Ile, Geneva, Project for the new departure lounges, Geneva, Sculpture in the Belle idée park, Geneva, Lucis Trust London, two postage stamps for Belgium on the theme of belfries

- Awards and grants Jury prize in painting ac beaux-arts Arlon 2011, Bourse de préactivité 2013, Prix de poésie Pierre Nothomb 2011, Selection for Enjoiat Barcelona 2015, preselection for Geneva airport, les muses cosmiques, Arts commission grant for the "méridienne" installation at the chapelle St Roch in Herbeumont. selection for the Festival OFF d'Avignon in 2011: contes sensuels mathématiques, Bourse of Province Luxembourg for MuduM MobiluM MuseuM

Langue : French