Digital Fragments 417
Explore a New Palette
Digital Fragments 417 is part of the Ethereal Solid series by Denis Leclerc. It introduces a new direction in the collection. Earlier pieces used warm tones. They often resembled light, skin, or sand. In contrast, this work shifts to a grayscale palette built around charcoal, slate, and silver. As a result, it brings a colder atmosphere—but one filled with depth and quiet tension.
Why Gray Matters
This new color choice is deliberate. While many see gray as neutral or dull, it actually carries emotional weight. It feels quiet, yet expressive. In this piece, gray becomes a space for contrast and reflection. Moreover, it softens edges and reveals subtle shifts in tone. Because of this, the image invites slower looking. Without bold colors, forms emerge more gently—yet with greater clarity.
Abstract Form with Realistic Intent
Although the shapes appear abstract, they hold a sense of realism. The curves suggest folds of cloth or muscle. The whole composition feels like it could collapse—yet it stays intact. This fragile tension is key to the work. As a result, it offers an inner structure that seems to breathe. Compared to chaos, there’s a sense of balance. It’s unstable, yes, but still grounded.
Light, Tension, and Composition
What sets this work apart is how it interacts with light. Gradients shift softly across the surface. At the same time, translucent layers overlap and blend. Shadow and form blur together in a quiet rhythm. As a result, motion appears inside stillness. The image feels like it might unfold or fade. This visual language speaks to the core idea of the Ethereal Solid series: form that holds itself together, just barely.
Edition Details
Digital Fragments 417 was created digitally at high resolution (6552 × 8192 px at 300 dpi). Thanks to this format, the artwork supports large-scale printing without losing detail. Each edition is printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag using archival Giclée technology. You can also find it through the Unique Editions collection.
Prints are produced by Toronto Image Works, a fine art lab based in Toronto. They also specialize in high-end Giclée printing and ensure the image preserves its original tone and softness.
- Miniature Marvel (12” × 15.0”) — $504
- Grand Gesture (24” × 30.01”) — $1024
- Monumental Piece (36” × 45.01”) — $1924
Each print includes a 1-inch matte white border, the artist’s signature, and a certificate of authenticity.
Artwork Details
- Title: Digital Fragments 417
- Series: Ethereal Solid
- Medium: Digital painting + animation
- Print: Hahnemühle Photo Rag
- Created: May 2025
- Artist: Denis Leclerc
Continuing the Conversation
In essence, this work continues a key thread in my practice—giving shape to what cannot be touched. Digital Fragments 417 is quiet, yet never passive. Its tones are muted, but its structure holds meaning. It connects to earlier works. At the same time, it opens a more internal, intimate voice. It’s just one fragment, yes—but it expands the story I’ve been telling all along.
