Éric Sandillon

Éric Sandillon, born in 1969, is a French visual artist, filmmaker, and applied arts teacher.

Biography He was born in 1969 and currently resides in Paris. Sandillon holds a degree in applied arts. In 1998, he exhibited his works at the Gallerie van Gelder in Amsterdam. In 1999, he was considered part of an avant-garde of artists fighting then for recognition within the French artistic circles, akin to Paola Salerno or George Dupin.

In 2002, he showcased a collection of photographs at the Galerie Martine et Thibault de la Châtre in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. This collection was titled "Marianne dévoilée" Sandillon exhibited in Halle, Germany, in 2004. In 2005, he published "Projet louche" with Gallimard, a synthesis of his work. During the same year, he exhibited alongside Agnès Varda and Michelangelo Pistoletto, presenting his work "L'allergie," with the central piece being an animated film he directed. In 2006, Sandillon presented a giant table at the arts meeting in Thevet-Saint-Julien. He was exhibited at the Salon du Dessin Contemporain in 2008.

In 2011, one of his tapestries was displayed in the Dauphin's Chamber at the Palace of Versailles. He was also exhibited as part of the 'News' exhibition in Caen.

He teaches Digital and 3D at the École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art (ENSAAMA). In 2016, he participated in the study day "Critique du réseau" at the National Institute of Art History (INHA).

In 2017, his tapestry "Sans limite de stock" was exhibited at the Beauvais Manufactory during the European Heritage Days. The Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)

In 2018, he was exhibited alongside, among others, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Le Corbusier, and Raymond Hains at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga, Latvia. This exhibition, titled "Colour of Gobelins: Contemporary Gobelins from the 'Mobilier national' collection in France," took place during the sixth edition of the Riga Textile Art. In this context, Louis Surreaux stated:

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Books

Projet Louche, 2005, Paris.