works
1956 – 1969
Under the label
of his “writing” :
Vides, Métasignes,
Sphères and
Métasphères
Under the label of his “writing” : Vides, Métasignes, Sphères and Métasphères
André Breton reports to Jean Degottex the affinity of his work being that of Zen Buddhism. Degottex studies oriental scriptures, while moving away from their original meaning and function. On a well meditated backdrop, Degottex inscribes one or more gestural flashes, without adjustment or remorse. Métasignes, Vides, ETC, are the most radical of his series of that period.

Désincarné
1955
Oil on Canvas
H. 195 - L. 130 cm

Yn
1956
Oil on Canvas
H. 162 - L. 130 cm

Signe
1958
Oil on Canvas
H. 107 - L. 125 cm

Vide des choses extérieures et intérieures
1959
Oil on Canvas
H. 130 - L. 400 cm

L'Adret
1959
Oil on Canvas
H. 201 - L. 367,8 cm

Untitled
Circa 1959-1960
Oil on Canvas
H. 142 cm - L. 162 cm

Wabi I
1961
Oil on Canvas
H. 200 - L. 130 cm

Métasigne Deux
1961
Oil on Canvas
H. 280 - L. 120 cm

Suite Roja
1963
Acrylic on paper

Écriture III
1963
Oil on Canvas
H. 160 - L. 130 cm

Etc IV
1967
India ink on mixed race canvas
H. 215 - L. 130 cm

Horshère Spire I
1967
Acrylic on Canvas
H. 120 - L. 80 cm

Horsphère 30
1967
Acrylic on Canvas
H. 162,3 - L. 405,6 cm