Catalogue published on the occasion of the unveiling of the installation ‘Octo - Jenny Haniver’ on 11 June 2025. A unique sculpture by Johan Creten, specially designed for the town of Sète.

This catalog offers an in-depth exploration of Johan Creten’s "Octo - Jenny Haniver", a monumental sculpture that draws inspiration from the enigmatic and curious world of marine life. Referencing the Jenny Haniver, a fantastical creature often found in cabinets of curiosities, the work delves into the themes of transformation, ambiguity, and fascination with the ocean world. Through detailed photographs and conceptual insight, this publication unravels the unique creative process behind this captivating bronze piece.

"I am the sea, and the sea
Is me, worse and better still.
I am worse than the sea,
And better than it, far better,
And far worse, my wrath and
My loves, spitting death and flowers."

Paul Verlaine