PP16 - The Parisian socialite
PRESENCE PAINTING N°16 SEASON 3 - THE PARISIAN SOCIALITE 200x170cm - 2006
"The Parisian Socialite" is a vibrant artwork that captures the essence of the model during a unique "Presence Painting" performance. Each canvas, referred to as the matrix in this series, is the result of an intimate collaboration between the artist and a model. It leverages the deep connection and emotions conveyed through the act of creation.
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DETAILS&DESCRIPTIONS
Theme: Flowing Painting
Series: Presence painting season 3
Number: 16
Title: PP16-THE PARISIAN SOCIALITE
Date of completion: 2006
Place of realisation: Paris, Marais - Secret Art Gallery
Signature: Front upper center part SJS logotype - Back James Arax
Mixed technique: Silver & pink pigments, colored inks, black ink on canvas
Support: linen canvas
Size: 78,7x66,9in I 200x170cm
Format: XL
Thickness: 3,5cm
Weight: 11kg
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This specific piece stands out for its bold and expansive use of vivid colors that intertwine in a visual ballet on the canvas. The colors flow freely at the center, creating organic patterns that evoke a sensation of constant movement. The string of pink blotches recalls the boa worn by the model during the session. The dominant pink, a symbol of delicacy and passion, contrasts harmoniously with touches of blue, yellow, tender green, and black, illustrating the complexity and richness of the attire of "the Parisian socialite”.
A layer of metallic paint is centered within the artwork, setting the escaping colors much like a ring would with a diamond.
This work appeals not only to art enthusiasts seeking deep emotions and sensations through painting but also to collectors and gallery owners looking for a unique piece. "The Parisian Socialite" is an unconventional piece both in its structure and narrative form. It celebrates spontaneous creativity, offering each viewer a lasting visual experience.