Julian Charrière

Julian Charrière’s multidisciplinary practice, encompassing performance, sculpture, film, and photography, frequently takes him to remote, liminal locations. From industrial extraction sites and volcanic calderas to remote icefields and nuclear testing grounds, his fieldwork forms the bedrock of projects that delve into acute geophysical and cultural identities.

Through his encounters with these charged environments, Charrière speculates on alternative histories and our evolving understanding of "nature." He deconstructs cultural traditions that govern how the natural world is perceived, often utilizing materiality and deep time as conceptual lenses. His work frequently involves cross-field collaborations with scientists, musicians, engineers, and philosophers.

Whether staging artistic expeditions or crafting immersive installations, the core of Charrière’s practice remains consistent: an inquiry into how human beings inhabit the world, and in turn, how the world inhabits us.