Mixed Media
50.0 x 40.0 cm
2022
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About this artwork
Fascinated by the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, the artist Laurent Anastay Ponsolle pays here homage to Loulou de la Falaise, the famous muse of YSL and also to the world of Opium, the iconic YSL's perfume. In "Désir Noir comme la Nuit", Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle presents a collage on canvas that immerses the viewer in a dark and complex exploration of desire. The title evokes a mysterious, almost unfathomable attraction, and the artwork conveys this through layered textures and deep black tones. Fragments of paper and paint intertwine in a composition that feels both chaotic and controlled, reflecting the emotional intensity often tied to unspoken desires. The contrast between dark areas and bursts of white light creates a dramatic effect, as if desire is struggling to emerge from the darkness. The visual elements appear torn and reassembled, symbolizing the fragmented nature of human emotions. This collage invites the viewer to contemplate the duality of desire: a mix of intense passion and unease, beauty and danger. Anastay-Ponsolle successfully captures this emotional ambivalence, with texture and composition playing a crucial role in expressing the central theme.
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Nov 11, 2024
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About the artist
Self taught artist, Laurent Anastay-Ponsolle delves into the human body through intense figurative expression, blending movement and raw emotion. His work, often tied to dance, includes live performances with contemporary dancers that heighten his vibrant artistic vision.
Curriculum Vitae
Born in 1982 in Aix en provence. Currently residing in Paris, France.
Exhibition and performance at Boutique Hotel d'Entraigues (Uzès, France) Art Residency & exhibition at Hors-Champ Gallery in Loire-Authion, France. Solo exhibition "out of darkness" in London (UK) Exhibition and performance at Boutique Hotel d'Entraigues (Uzès, France) Art Residency & exhibition at Hors-Champ Gallery in Loire-Authion, France. Solo exhibition "out of darkness" in London (UK)
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