Studies, models, editions, sampuru…
The female lays her eggs in the air at a great height, and the young hatch before they have time to reach the ground. Flying incessantly, unaware of rest, the beating of their wings is similar to the beating of our heart; stopping means death. These birds exist everywhere, they seem to have always existed, but where do they come from, from which planet? The knowledge of their origins preoccupies many minds.
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In the studio, as in the trajectory of ideas, study, technical and formal research, language games and semantic shifts find an ideal field of expression in objects and small sculptures. With Gilles Barbier, anything goes, always created with the same attention to detail, whatever the purpose: editions, models, sampuru, rambaramp, assembly, modeling, shaping, molding, reality correctors…
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the duck), 2013. Taxidermized duck, painted resin. 60 x 40 x 45 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the duck), 2013. Taxidermized duck, painted resin. 60 x 40 x 45 cm
“Banana Rider“, 2003” (edition of ten). Resin, methacrylate and oil paint. 21 x 21 x 9 cm.
“Banana Rider“, 2003” (edition of ten). Resin, methacrylate and oil paint. 21 x 21 x 9 cm.
“Dreamlike Vaseline”, 2003. Wax and oil paint. 27 x 7 x 6 cm.
“Dreamlike Vaseline”, 2003. Wax and oil paint. 27 x 7 x 6 cm.
“A World”, 2010. Resin and oil paint. 16 x 09 x 27 cm
“A World”, 2010. Resin and oil paint. 16 x 09 x 27 cm
“The Raft” (front view), 2015. Tongue and painted
“The Raft” (front view), 2015. Tongue and painted
“Still Flip-Flops”, 2013. Tech. Mixed media. Variable dimensions
“Still Flip-Flops”, 2013. Tech. Mixed media. Variable dimensions
“Chester Fondue Nightmares” #4, 2024. (Produced in 10 versions). Bronze and resin. 60 x 27 x 20 cm.
“Chester Fondue Nightmares” #4, 2024. (Produced in 10 versions). Bronze and resin. 60 x 27 x 20 cm.
“Chester Fondue Nightmares” #5, 2024. (Produced in 10 versions). Bronze and resin. 45 x 53 x 28 cm.
“Chester Fondue Nightmares” #5, 2024. (Produced in 10 versions). Bronze and resin. 45 x 53 x 28 cm.
“Skating Cheese (Camembert)”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 45 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skating Cheese (Camembert)”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 45 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skatink worm”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 75 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skatink worm”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 75 x 62 x 35 cm
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“Skating worm”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 75 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skatink Shit, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 26 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skatink Shit, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 26 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skating Cheese (Époise)”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 31 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skating Cheese (Époise)”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 31 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skating Banana”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 16 x 62 x 35 cm
“Skating Banana”, 2007. Resin and methacrylate. 16 x 62 x 35 cm
Model: “ In Praise of Metamorphosis ”, 2007. Mixed media. 51 x 42 x 45 cm.
Model: “ In Praise of Metamorphosis ”, 2007. Mixed media. 51 x 42 x 45 cm.
“Stop Dave!”, 2007 (edition of three). Resin and oil paint. Variable dimensions.
“Stop Dave!”, 2007 (edition of three). Resin and oil paint. Variable dimensions.
“Stop Dave!”, 2007 (edition of three). Resin and oil paint. Variable dimensions.
“Stop Dave!”, 2007 (edition of three). Resin and oil paint. Variable dimensions.
“Alzeimer” (made in ten versions), 2016. Painted resin. 35 x 12 x 15 cm.
“Alzeimer” (made in ten versions), 2016. Painted resin. 35 x 12 x 15 cm.
“Anti Emmentale”, 2009. Metal, resin, Plexiglas, wood. 110 x 80 x 80 cm.
“Anti Emmentale”, 2009. Metal, resin, Plexiglas, wood. 110 x 80 x 80 cm.
“The Book of Holes, 2008. Painted wax. 52 x 75 x 24 cm.
“The Book of Holes, 2008. Painted wax. 52 x 75 x 24 cm.
“The Book of Holes” (detail), 2008. Painted wax. 52 x 75 x 24 cm.
“The Book of Holes” (detail), 2008. Painted wax. 52 x 75 x 24 cm.
“Trou de Mémoire” (edition of three), 2016. Resin, oil paint and stainless steel bung. 07 x 13 x 09 cm.
“Trou de Mémoire” (edition of three), 2016. Resin, oil paint and stainless steel bung. 07 x 13 x 09 cm.
“Caramba!”, 1993. Painted resin and acrylic wadding. 115 x 65 x 32 cm.
“Caramba!”, 1993. Painted resin and acrylic wadding. 115 x 65 x 32 cm.
“Bullet Hole in the Head”, 2001. Wax and hair. 04 x 04 x 18 cm.
“Bullet Hole in the Head”, 2001. Wax and hair. 04 x 04 x 18 cm.
“ Relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 59 x 04 x 04 cm.
“ Relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 59 x 04 x 04 cm.
“ Triple-plug relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 34 x 60 x 5 cm.
“ Triple-plug relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 34 x 60 x 5 cm.
“ Multi-plug relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 64 x 70 x 64 cm.
“ Multi-plug relay stick ”, 1997. Resin and silicone. 64 x 70 x 64 cm.
” Model of a teleportation Gate “, 1995. Wood, plexiglass and figurine. Variable dimensions.
” Model of a tele-transportation portal “, 1995. Wood, plexiglass and figurine. Variable dimensions.
“Banana Head” (back view), 2008. 33 x 38 x 30 cm.
“Banana Head” (back view), 2008. 33 x 38 x 30 cm.
“Banana Head” (front view), 2008. 33 x 38 x 30 cm.
“Banana Head” (front view), 2008. 33 x 38 x 30 cm.
“Emmental Head”, 2003. Tinted wax and methacrylate. 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
“Emmental Head”, 2003. Tinted wax and methacrylate. 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
“Emmental Head”, 2003. Tinted wax and methacrylate. 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
“Emmental Head”, 2003. Tinted wax and methacrylate. 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
“There is no Moon without a Rocket”, 2011. Wax and oil paint. 47 x1 7 x 17 cm.
“There is no Moon without a Rocket”, 2011. Wax and oil paint. 47 x1 7 x 17 cm.
“Reality correctors (human brain), 1997. Mixer, paper. Variable dimensions.
“Reality correctors (human brain), 1997. Mixer, paper. Variable dimensions.
“The Spine, 2019. Resin. 97 x 36 x 38 cm
“The Spine, 2019. Resin. 97 x 36 x 38 cm
“Aaaaah! I’m not a Work of Art…”, 1999. Suitcase, banknotes, sound installation and chanted text. 56 x 48 x 61 cm.
“Aaaaah! I’m not a Work of Art…”, 1999. Suitcase, banknotes, sound installation and chanted text. 56 x 48 x 61 cm.
” Baits “, 2007. (edition of 12). Resin, oil paint, fishhook. size variable.
” Baits “, 2007. (edition of 12). Resin, oil paint, fishhook. size variable.
“Mussel: Michel ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel: Michel ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel : Karl ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel : Karl ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel : Albert ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 24 x 11 x 06 cm.
“Mussel : Albert ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 24 x 11 x 06 cm.
“Mussel: Baruch?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 24 x 11 x 06 cm.
“Mussel: Baruch?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 24 x 11 x 06 cm.
“Mussel : Felix ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 11 x 3 x 5 cm
“Mussel : Felix ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 11 x 3 x 5 cm
“Mussel : David ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel : David ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 21 x 18 x 09 cm.
“Mussel : Charles ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 25 x 17 x 07 cm.
“Mussel : Charles ?”, 2015 (10 versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 25 x 17 x 07 cm.
Study: “Pier”, 2008. Painted resin and methacrylate. 43 x 32 x 29 cm
Study: “Pier”, 2008. Painted resin and methacrylate. 43 x 32 x 29 cm
“The Choir”, 2011. Painted resin and methacrylate. 57 x 27 x 25 cm.
“The Choir”, 2011. Painted resin and methacrylate. 57 x 27 x 25 cm.
” Logorrhea “, 2009 (two versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 60 x 60 x 90 cm.
” Logorrhea “, 2009 (two versions). Painted resin and methacrylate. 60 x 60 x 90 cm.
“The Knot”, 2007. Methacrylate. 48 x 22 x 18 cm
“The Knot”, 2007. Methacrylate. 48 x 22 x 18 cm
“The Knot”, 2007. Methacrylate. 48 x 22 x 18 cm.
“The Knot”, 2007. Methacrylate. 48 x 22 x 18 cm.
“Fossil Thought” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 14 x 37 x 3.5 cm.
“Fossil Thought” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 14 x 37 x 3.5 cm.
“Fossil Soliloquy” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 09 x 32 x 3.5 cm.
“Fossil Soliloquy” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 09 x 32 x 3.5 cm.
” Fossil Dialogue ” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 20 x 26 x 3.5 cm.
” Fossil Dialogue ” (edition of five). Polyester plaster, paint. 20 x 26 x 3.5 cm.
” Between the Joints, Language ” (edition of five), 2008. Resin and methacrylate. 37 x 23 x 17 cm.
” Between Joints, Language ” (edition of five), 2008. Resin and methacrylate. 37 x 23 x 17 cm.
“Squeezed Hand”, 2011. Resin. 35 x 16 x 12 cm
“Squeezed Hand”, 2011. Resin. 35 x 16 x 12 cm
“Squeezed head”, 2012. resin. 92 x 48 x 42 cm.
“Squeezed head”, 2012. resin. 92 x 48 x 42 cm.
“Smiling-Head”, 2008. Resin. 37 x 47 x 26 cm.
“Smiling-Head”, 2008. Resin. 37 x 47 x 26 cm.
“Butter-Head”, 2008. Resin. 33 x 47 x 26 cm.
“Butter-Head”, 2008. Resin. 33 x 47 x 26 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (profile view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (profile view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (profile view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (profile view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (back view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“Trans-schizophrenic anatomy”, (back view), 1999. Painted wax. 33 x 25 x 28 cm.
“ Tourette’s Hat ”, 1999. Hat, pillow and sound installation. Variable dimensions.
“ Tourette’s Hat ”, 1999. Hat, pillow and sound installation. Variable dimensions.
“King’s Head”, 2008. Tinted resin and painted metal. 128 x 39 x 28 cm.
“King’s Head”, 2008. Tinted resin and painted metal. 128 x 39 x 28 cm.
“Smiling-skull” (edition of five), 2008. Resin. 18 x 22 x 16 cm.
“Smiling-skull (edition of five), 2008. Resin. 18 x 22 x 16 cm.
Rambaramp: “Pluto”, 2018. Dog skull, dirt, pigments, shells. 32 x 14 x 21 cm
Rambaramp: “Pluto”, 2018. Dog skull, dirt, pigments, shells. 32 x 14 x 21 cm
Rambaramp: “Hulk”, 2018. Human skull (facsimile), clay, pigments, shells, hair. 37 x 15 x 17 cm
Rambaramp: “Hulk”, 2018. Human skull (facsimile), clay, pigments, shells, hair. 37 x 15 x 17 cm
Study: “”Bust of the Thing”, 2016. Mixed media. 50 x 54 x 32 cm
Study: “”Bust of the Thing”, 2016. Mixed media. 50 x 54 x 32 cm
“Still Man” (study), 2009. Tech. Mixed media. 50 x 40 x 30 cm.
“Still Man” (study), 2009. Tech. Mixed media. 50 x 40 x 30 cm.
Study ” Offering an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
Study ” Offer an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
Study ” Offering an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
Study ” Offer an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
Study ” Offering an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
Study ” Offer an Island ” detail (produced in five versions), 2023. Painted resin, artificial vegetation. 17 x 16 x 15 cm
“Hello”, 2014. Painted resin, taffeta. 104 x 80 x 30 cm.
“Hello”, 2014. Painted resin, taffeta. 104 x 80 x 30 cm.
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“Welcome”, 2014. Painted wax and taffeta. 110 104 x 30 cm
”The Entrance to the Burrow”, 2013. Painted resin.
”The Entrance to the Burrow”, 2013. Painted resin.
“ The Valley ”, 2013. Painted resin.
“ The Valley ”, 2013. Painted resin.
“Small landscape: the valley” (detail), 2014. Painted resin.
“Small landscape: the valley” (detail), 2014. Painted resin.
“The Wrestlers”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Wrestlers”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Wave”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Wave”, 2013. Painted resin.
“ The Equilibrist ”, 2013. Painted resin.
“ The Equilibrist ”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Mountain”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Mountain”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Weaving”, 2013. Painted resin.
“The Weaving”, 2013. Painted resin.
” Memory Hand “, 2012. Painted resin and felt pen. 45 x 16 x 11 cm.
” Memory Hand “, 2012. Painted resin and felt pen. 45 x 16 x 11 cm.
“Hot Dog” (edition of 2), 2013. Painted resin, 23 x 18 x 10 cm.
“Hot Dog” (edition of 2), 2013. Painted resin, 23 x 18 x 10 cm.
Sampuru : “good and bad manners”, 2000. Wax and various elements.
Sampuru : “good and bad manners”, 2000. Wax and various elements.
Sampuru: “Owner! Tenant!” (five versions), 2023. Resin, plate.18 x 22 x 22 cm
Sampuru: “Owner! Tenant!” (five versions), 2023. Resin, plate.18 x 22 x 22 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard (detail), 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard, 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard (detail), 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard (detail), 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard (the recipe), 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru: “Pâtes Aldente de la Mer au Sang de Tomate”, with Alain Passard (the recipe), 2018. Resin, plate. 15 x 18 x 18 cm
Sampuru “fondue mussels spinach”, 2011. Copper saucepan, resin and methacrylate . 102 x 37 x 40 cm.
Sampuru “fondue mussels spinach”, 2011. Copper saucepan, resin and methacrylate . 102 x 37 x 40 cm.
“Conversation with Tetsumi Kudo”, 2017. Umbrella, methacrylate. Height 140 cm.
“Conversation with Tetsumi Kudo”, 2017. Umbrella, methacrylate. Height 140 cm.
Study: ” Tar and Feathers “, 2001. Coffee pot, tinted resin and feathers. 70 x 40 x 40 cm.
Study: ” Tar and Feathers “, 2001. Coffee pot, tinted resin and feathers. 70 x 40 x 40 cm.
“End of illusions (Love)”, 2004. Painted wood, stained resin and pen. 40 x 40 x 30 cm.
“End of illusions (Love)”, 2004. Painted wood, stained resin and pen. 40 x 40 x 30 cm.
“Head Clubbing (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing” (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing” (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing” detail (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing” detail (Two clubs), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 125 x 50 cm
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Head Clubbing” (one club), 2012. Tinted resin. 85 x 60 x 50 cm.
“Tormentum”, 2023. Thermoformed methacrylate. 55 x 57 x 61 cm
“Tormentum”, 2023. Thermoformed methacrylate. 55 x 57 x 61 cm
“Sleeping Beauty” (edition of five), 2008. Wax, earplugs. 31 x 19 x 16 cm.
“Sleeping Beauty” (edition of five), 2008. Wax, earplugs. 31 x 19 x 16 cm.
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the pheasant), 2013. Taxidermized pheasant, painted resin. 75 x 80 x 62 cm
“Nagol” model #1, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 197 cm
“Nagol” model #1, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 197 cm
“Nagol” model #2, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 52 cm
“Nagol” model #2, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 52 cm
“Nagol” model #3, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 68 cm
“Nagol” model #3, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 68 cm
“Nagol” model #4, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 65 cm
Nagol” model #4, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 65 cm
“Nagol” model #5, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 72 cm
Nagol” model #5, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 72 cm
“Nagol” model #6, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 66 cm
Nagol” model #6, 2013. Wood, resin, rope, figurine. Height: 66 cm
“Dead tree with plastic leaves” I. Wood, plastic. 30 x 20 x 16 cm.
“Dead tree with plastic leaves” I. Wood, plastic. 30 x 20 x 16 cm.
“Dead tree with plastic leaves” II. Wood, plastic. 28 x 12 x 14 cm.
“Dead tree with plastic leaves” II. Wood, plastic. 28 x 12 x 14 cm.
Model: “The Burrow” du Terrier. 2006. Mixed media. 112 x 32 x 36 cm.
Model: “The Burrow” du Terrier. 2006. Mixed media. 112 x 32 x 36 cm.
“The Burrow”, 2004. Resin, dirt, metal and various materials. 600 x 400 x 370 cm.
“The Burrow”, 2004. Resin, dirt, metal and various materials. 600 x 400 x 370 cm.
Model : Eulerian Graph, 2010. Mixed media. 53 x 42 x 30 cm
Model : Eulerian Graph, 2010. Mixed media. 53 x 42 x 30 cm
Model: 3D Checkerboard, 2010. Mixed media. 38 x 43 x 30 cm
Model: Checkerboard 3D, 2010. Mixed media. 38 x 43 x 30 cm
“Coconutarium”, 2015. Wood, resin, paint. 75 x 60 x 60 cm.
“Coconutarium”, 2015. Wood, resin, paint. 75 x 60 x 60 cm.
“Coconutarium”, 2010. Mixed media, 40 x 70 x 70 cm.
“Coconutarium”, 2010. Mixed media, 40 x 70 x 70 cm.
“Decision-making kits”, 1995. Tech. Mixed, variable dimensions.
“Decision-making kits”, 1995. Tech. Mixed, variable dimensions.
“Decision-making kits”, 1995. Tech. Mixed, variable dimensions.
“Decision-making kits”, 1995. Tech. Mixed, variable dimensions.
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the white and gray rock ptarmigan), 2013. Taxidermized ptarmigan, painted resin. 50 x 65 x 40 cm.
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the white and gray rock ptarmigan), 2013. Taxidermized ptarmigan, painted resin. 50 x 65 x 40 cm.
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the white rock ptarmigan), 2013. Taxidermized ptarmigan, painted resin. 50 x 65 x 50 cm
“Pure Expenditure or the Houla-Houla” (the white rock ptarmigan), 2013. Taxidermized ptarmigan, painted resin. 50 x 65 x 50 cm