So Noir
Sophie Duplain
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 32 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 12.6 x 0.2 inch
$522
Painting : acrylic, Indian ink
89 x 116 x 2.5 cm 35 x 45.7 x 1 inch
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89 x 116 x 2.5 cm 35 x 45.7 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: France
This vibrant, composite marquetry artwork is a tribute to the diversity of shapes and colors, themed around the beach. Each section of the composition offers a unique window into a shared universe; The Marquesas Islands, allowing the viewer to explore a variety of artistic styles. In the center, an abstract human figure (inspired by Matisse), then an ink-drawn figure (inspired by Picasso), drawn with clean lines and graceful curves, immediately catch the eye. Nearby, a shell spiral with meticulous detail and a pastel palette evokes a sense of calm and serenity, like an echo of the island nature; which is the common thread here. Coral motifs are also omnipresent, depicted with elegant simplicity against warm, vibrant backgrounds. The use of white to draw certain patterns, against red, yellow or orange backgrounds, accentuates the visual effect, creating dynamic focal points. Among these figurative elements, geometric shapes and abstractions find their place. Nested circles, stylized waves, as well as asymmetrical black and white patterns, add a modern and graphic dimension to the whole. Each segment of the composition seems to dialogue with the others, despite the diversity of styles and genres. The chromatic transitions between the blocks of colors, both harmonious and contrasting, demonstrate a perfect mastery of visual balance. The juxtapositions of organic and geometric shapes create a rhythm that guides the eye across the entire canvas. In short, this work is a beautifully orchestrated mosaic, where each individual piece contributes to a coherent and fascinating whole. It testifies to the richness of artistic expression and the ability of art to capture and represent the complexity of the world through simple forms and vibrant colors.
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“I am for a reconnection with the Living; My artistic quest is to express the beauty and joy of being connected to the Earth.
In love with our blue planet, Sophie follows her inspiration wherever it comes from, as long as the common thread is, mainly the Environment, more precisely the Natural Elements. She uses contrast to bring out the light, tries to get to the essential, with the grace of the natural.
Sophie is a French artist, born in Paris in 1964. Listed at i-CAC, present on the international art market for 20 years.
Graduated as a “decorative painter" from the Art et Métier Institute for Decorative Mural Art;
Frescoes and Trompe-l'oeil.
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