Augustin Rebetez

Our building at Avenue de l’Elysée 4 presents its second exhibition of a new cycle dedicated to talented photographers currently in training in six schools and training centres of the region.

It is in this context that Augustin Rebetez, student of Ecole supérieure d'Arts Appliqués (CEPV, Vevey) presents his series entitled “Gueule de bois” (Hangover).

Born in Delémont in 1986, Augustin Rebetez has exhibited his work on different occasions: Photoforum PasquArt (Bienne), the Swiss Embassy in Paris, the Théâtre Royal of Tavannes, Appartement 14 (Lausanne) and Local d’Art Contemporain (Vevey).

Having recently been awarded for best film in the category under the age of 25 at the Festival Ciné Jeunesse (Zurich), this young photographer has also won the App’art contest.

The “Gueule de bois” series is part of an exploration of the youth’s party culture, fighting against sleep, with a feeling of weak rebellion.
More than just a contemporary topic, his approach preserves traces of today’s youth’s nightlife. By adding objects to complete the staging, Rebetez transforms a kind of ritual into a “photographic performance”. Through his arrangements, the image in conflict is replaced by sensations induced by bodies and objects that express themselves with an underlying violence.
The young artist comments: “The camera trigger dislikes happiness… Among other things, photography can also be a spontaneous testimonial act about a generation”.

In this continuum, the photographs reveal themselves like a network of images, where the visual transcription extends the sensations. They compel the spectator to enter into dialogue with the work.
Being an off-centred exhibition area, En Avant-première favours direct contact with transit visitors. “La Révolte des médiocres” is a challenging topic that touches the sensitivity of young students, like those of the Haute Ecole Vaudoise de la Santé.

In order to nourish the reflection on the contemporary image, the Musée de l’Elysée is happy to expand its action to a different professional context.
The exhibition is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.