Facing the hurdles

FIRST EDITION. One of 15 deluxe copies numbered on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper.

Locks symbolize the barriers we erect ourselves or that society imposes, thus preventing access to our unconscious and our true identity. To circumvent these locks, Michaux employs experimental writing, characterized by:- Psychic automatism: He draws inspiration from surrealist techniques to access a deeper level of consciousness and give free rein to the imagination.- Invented lexicon: He creates neologisms and original expressions to account for elusive inner realities.- Calligraphy: He combines writing with drawing, creating visual works that extend the meaning of words.