Highlights
Ink on paper
Art: 15.5" x 24" inches (39.4 x 61 cm)
Frame: 24.75 x 39 inches (62.9 x 99cm)
Materials:
Illustration paper
Metallic frame (black)
Double mat board (black and ivory)
UV-blocking non-glare acrylic glass
Archival mounting board
Certificate of authenticity
IMPORTANT NOTE: This artwork is a part of my solo exhibition Pierrot: A Visual Story of Poetic Sensitivity (Alliance Française de Chicago, Oct. 9 to Dec. 14, 2024). It can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.
Bonjour,
This series of original drawings and paintings, titled "PIERROT" focus on the iconic French character rooted in the commedia dell’arte (Italian comedy). With his gentle melancholy, he has left an indelible mark on me since a young age.
PIERROT EN DEUX ACTES
This piece is called Pierrot en Deux Actes (Pierrot in Two Acts). The black-and-white stripes create a hypnotic, almost dizzying effect, designed to both engage and slightly unsettle the viewer. These lines guide your eye through the composition, leading you from one figure to the next. The balance of movement and stillness, action and reflection, keeps unfolding throughout the piece, as if the scene itself is being played out in two distinct acts, much like a theatrical performance.
The standing Pierrot, placed toward the upper right, is holding this flowing drapery that merges with the linear design, creating movement and a sense of continuity. It’s like the drapery is pulling the two figures together while also adding some tension—both connecting them and keeping them apart. The lines and the fabric blend together, extending out and becoming part of the scene, creating this dialogue between stillness and movement.
As for the figures themselves, they have this puppet-like quality, which adds to the intrigue and mystery of the piece. This portrayal injects a layer of emotional complexity, making you question identity, control, and the dynamic between them. Is one figure controlling the other? Are they equals in this performance? Overall, this is about exploring those relational dynamics—how we’re all connected by our surroundings, our emotions, and yet often feel confined by them.
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This original artwork comes in a custom, museum-quality metallic frame, featuring non-glare glass that filters out 99% of harmful UV rays, as well as archival-grade mounting and mat boards to ensure optimal preservation.
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The shipping is not included in the price. This framed artwork can be delivered to you worldwide, or picked up in person in Chicago for free (use code PICKUP to take off the shipping fees). Feel free to contact me for any questions.
Please note that color may differ slightly from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: this artwork can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.
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