Frissons Modules operates at the intersection of literary resonance, geometric modularity, and tactile sensation. Drawing conceptual inspiration from Gérard de Nerval’s novella Sylvie—specifically its evocative references to memory, emotional shudder (frisson), and structured sequences—the series translates these literary cues into physical, wall-mounted forms.
Engaging with the art-historical tradition of the boxed assemblage—tracing a lineage from Joseph Cornell’s poetic shadow boxes to António Areal’s sculptural enclosures—the works synthesize two opposing forces: the systematic logic of the "module" and the visceral charge of the "frisson."
Encased within uniform, deep wooden frames, each unit houses a dense, heavily textured field of monochromatic acrylic paint. The interplay between the rigid, architectural enclosure and the immediate, expressive surface quality creates a tension between containment and sensation. Presented as a modular system, the 16 individual units allow for variable spatial configurations, mirroring the shifting, fragmented nature of memory and perception.
