Essays and Exhibition Texts
A collection of scholarly analysis, curatorial statements, and archival documentation examining the contemporary devotion of Nouvelles icônes.
Scholarly Essays
Critical reviews and academic texts exploring the historical context, materiality, and conceptual framework of the series.
Modern Devotion and Halos
An inquiry into the replacement of sacred figures with contemporary subjects absorbed by handheld devices, exploring the tension between historical gold leaf and modern LED emission.
Published in Cahiers d'art
Materiality as Boundary
An analysis of how raw wood panels dictate the painted plane and frame the photographic transfers, establishing a dialogue between organic support and geometric structure.
Galerie d'art contemporain
By placing screen-lit figures on raw wood, we create a silent space where contemporary isolation dialogues with historical gold.
Augustin Rioux
Digital Catalogs
Access high-resolution PDF publications, curatorial statements, and complete press kits prepared specifically for curators, academic researchers, and cultural institutions.
Nouvelles icônes Series
Media & Curatorial Portfolio
A comprehensive forty-eight page digital catalog containing high-resolution plates of all panels, curatorial essays, and detailed technical specifications.
Artist biography, project statement, high-resolution installation views, and selected press reviews prepared for exhibition planning and academic research.