Marie-Claude Marquis Sweet Fuck All

In the organizer's words:

Marie-Claude Marquis' art combines a nostalgic aesthetic with contemporary themes, particularly through the use of old porcelain plates. These plates were once status symbols in wealthy households and found their way into the homes of the so-called petit bourgeoisie during industrialization. Often decorated with sayings, they symbolized a feeling of homeliness and tradition. Marquis' plates, on the other hand, feature provocative and clever statements that reflect pop-cultural, feminist and personal references from her notebook. The juxtaposition of the blunt messages and the delicate, ornamental nature of the plates creates a deliberate dissonance that makes us smile and reflect. This interweaving of visual and contextual paradoxes can also be found in her other works such as embroideries and room installations. With her works, the artist wants to create a connection with us viewers: "If a work is the little push someone needed that day or makes them laugh, I have achieved my goal."

Montreal-based Marie-Claude Marquis studied art and media at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and has exhibited internationally in renowned galleries and at art fairs in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Her work has been published in major publications such as Vogue (Portugal) and Frankie Magazine (Australia) and is part of prestigious collections, including the Musée Pointe-à-Callière in Montreal. Her works have also been auctioned at Sotheby's, underlining her recognition on the international art market.

With "SWEET FUCK ALL", the Affenfaust Galerie has now succeeded in honoring Marie Marquis for the first time in Germany with a solo exhibition.