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.