In this body of work, Roukes explores themes of folklore and tradition, placing hybrid human, animal figures within scenes that range from Western folkloric celebrations to everyday customs and behaviours.
These imagined scenarios exist in a space that blurs boundaries, between dream and reality, nature and nurture.
Les Bons Sauvages refers to the subtle divide between these opposing forces, a conceptual crevice that Roukes continually returns to. This tension has become a defining and recurring motif in his recent work, inviting viewers to reflect on the complex relationship between instinct, culture, and identity.
Artist: Joram Roukes
