Subduction Bloom

Posted on 31 August 2025 | by Denis

Subduction. Seduction.

Subduction Bloom is part of the Telluric Forms series, a body of digital artworks where earth’s hidden forces meet luminous emergence. In this piece, dark geological textures slowly open into a glowing brown-orange bloom, suggesting the invisible tension of tectonic drift. The word “subduction” — collapse and disappearance — meets the resonance of “seduction,” an invitation into depth and beauty.

The artwork invites viewers to imagine what lies beneath the surface: strata, pressure, collapse, and yet also the possibility of renewal. By working digitally, I aim to translate these immense natural processes into contemplative abstractions for the screen and for print. Each gesture, each texture, recalls the slow rhythm of the earth, while the luminous traces evoke breath, vibration, and sound.

From Stillness to Motion

Subduction Bloom exists both as a limited-edition print and as an animated variation. The print reveals a tactile intensity, with cracks and glowing undertones that evoke the sensation of stone, ash, and bloom. The animation enhances this atmosphere, introducing subtle shifts in light and motion inspired by sonic vibrations, much like a quiet echo of geological soundscapes.

Subduction Bloom was first published on Instagram as a 20-second reel. This initial presentation highlighted the animated dimension of the work, combining subtle light shifts with a sonic-inspired rhythm. The reel allowed the piece to reach a wider audience online, where the contemplative qualities of the animation resonated with the slow, immersive flow of digital platforms.

Subduction Bloom Availability

Subduction Bloom is available in both limited-edition print and animated versions. Collectors can acquire the physical work through Unique Editions, which details the formats and print specifications. Subduction Bloom is also listed on Singulart, ensuring secure transactions and global shipping. This dual presence reflects the artwork’s hybrid nature: both a contemplative print for the wall and a motion-based piece for the screen.

Whether experienced in its static form or through its meditative animation, Subduction Bloom remains a threshold work: a moment where geological collapse transforms into luminous emergence.

Lithomorphe

Posted on 30 July 2025 | by Denis

A New Exploration of Telluric Forces

Lithomorphe is part of a new body of work by Denis Leclerc. This piece marks the beginning of a series focused on telluric energy—those deep, volcanic movements beneath the Earth’s crust. The artwork suggests a world in tension. Forms push and pull across the surface, as if shaped by invisible forces.

Instead of memory or atmosphere, this series explores mass, resistance, and emergence. You’ll find rough textures and bold contrasts. Some areas seem scorched or eroded, while others glow from within. The composition evokes volcanic rocks or floating pumice—stones light enough to drift on water, yet born from fire.

The animated version, shared as a Reel on Instagram, adds another dimension. It captures a slow transformation, a drifting intensity. This 20-second video offers a poetic interpretation—an attempt to distill the essence of the artwork through light, motion, and sound. However, this moving image is just one layer of the experience. The printed work remains central. That’s what collectors are drawn to—the physical impact, the fine detail, the permanence.

Fine Art Print and Limited Edition

Lithomorphe is available in three sizes through the Limited Edition collection. Each piece is printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag using Giclée technology. The surface is soft, matte, and archival. Every detail is preserved. A discreet artist monogram appears in the lower corner, marking its authenticity.

This series also continues the thread begun in Core Archive. Both explore dense matter, layered presence, and elemental balance. But while Core Archive leans toward silence and memory, Lithomorphe speaks through rupture and pressure.

Watch the Instagram Reel

You can watch the animation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMvttYcI9-w

Compression Fault

Posted on 16 July 2025 | by Denis

A Slow Breach in the Frame

Compression Fault explores a moment of suspended tension, as if the image surface had been subjected to internal pressure. Movement isn’t visible, but its echo is everywhere: a subtle shift, an invisible force, a fault compressing light.

In developing this piece, I layered different elements of digital matter: faint geometric forms, soft directional blur, a sweeping light barely present, and veils of ochre and white that alter the sense of depth. It was built for the screen, in a vertical format where time stretches and the eye drifts slowly.

What Inspired Compression Fault

I often work at the edge of perception, where motion is hinted at but not confirmed. With Compression Fault, I wanted to slow everything down — not just visually, but emotionally. The quietness of the colour field contrasts with the fractured geometry, creating a space for pause. This piece invites the viewer to sit inside the hesitation, to sense the pressure before the rupture, and to consider how digital matter can still carry tension, silence, and time.

The title suggests rupture or collapse, but here, the fault doesn’t explode. It expands. It absorbs. I wanted the animation, as well as the static image, to hold the moment just before the fracture, like a slowed-down landslide or a silent atmospheric pressure.

This work is part of the Core Archive series, where each image acts as a threshold between stillness and motion, presence and trace.

Light holds its breath. Geometry trembles at the edge of disappearance. The fault is not broken — it is becoming.
— Ego Klar

Available Formats – Compression Fault

This artwork is available in a limited number of signed, screen-optimized editions. To learn more about sizes, pricing, and the printing process, visit the Unique Editions page or consult the pricing guide.

An animated version is also available as a contemplative screen-based piece. A preview of the motion can be viewed on Instagram.

Dispersal Trace

Posted on 10 July 2025 | by Denis

Exploring Dispersal Trace

Dispersal Trace is the fourth work in my Liminal Drift series. It grew from my exploration of transitional states — places where forms dissolve and reappear. Nothing feels fully fixed here.

This piece suggests a subtle tension between presence and absence. Soft veils of light drift across a dense background. As a result, they create the illusion of movement within stillness. A fragment hovers, its contours blurred, caught between arrival and departure.

Viewers are invited to slow down and observe how traces emerge and vanish. Layers of opacity and shifting depth suggest intimacy, yet also distance. The work gently pulls between material presence and quiet dissolution.

Dispersal Trace exists as a still image. However, it began as an animated motion sketch. In this way, faint echoes of movement remain embedded within its surface and texture.

The Beauty of Subtlety

It is worth noting that the simplicity of Dispersal Trace — and of the Liminal Drift series — is intentional. Minimal gestures, soft gradients, and blurred forms are not incomplete. Instead, they reflect my choice to focus on restraint and subtlety.

In a world filled with visual noise, I am drawn to quieter spaces. These works do not seek to explain or impress. They invite each viewer to slow down and notice small details. Stillness becomes a space for reflection and ambiguity becomes a place for exploration.

Like many works in the Liminal Drift series, Dispersal Trace also connects with the concept of “liminality.” This term describes transitional spaces where boundaries blur and definitions fade. Many artists and philosophers explore this idea. A brief overview of liminality can be found here.

A glimpse of its earlier development process is available in my Work In Progress notes.

More from the Liminal Drift series is available online.

Ultimately, Dispersal Trace offers a quiet pause. It allows space to observe subtle shifts and drift through layers of perception. Each viewer brings personal meaning, shaped by memories and moods. In this way, the work stays open — unfinished not in form, but in experience, always waiting to be completed by another gaze.

Core Memory

Posted on 5 July 2025 | by Denis

Between Compression and Silence

Core Memory is part of the Core Archive Series, a digital collection that explores compression, memory, and suspended presence. Designed for screen-based viewing, this piece hovers between material and residue, between memory and absence.

This work suggests the weight of what is no longer present but still exerts pressure. The image appears quiet and inert at first glance, yet tension quietly builds under its stillness. Core Memory is not about what is recalled, but about what stays hidden, compressed beneath the surface.

A presence, compressed.

For further context on abstraction in contemporary art, see Tate’s overview of abstract art.

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NFT(s): Passages

Posted on 26 June 2025 | by Denis

Exhibition Dates

Sept 7 — Oct 6 · 2024

Location

Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

About the Exhibition NFT(s): Passages

Why NFTs?

The rise in popularity of NFTs has revolutionized the art world. As a result, they now offer novel ways to engage with and collaborate on digital creations. NFTs are ushering us into Web 3.0—a democratized era for digital art that empowers both artists and collectors.

Featured Artists

This groundbreaking exhibition showcases eight talented francophone artists who have ventured into the NFT space for the first time, transforming their physical works into captivating digital pieces:

Audrey Bazinet alias Bazaud
Jacques Descoteaux
Carole Ince alias MetaCarpe
Krasimira Dimtchevska alias KrasiDi
Denis Leclerc alias Egoklaar
Nathalie Frenière alias Mekeba
Fred Forest
Gaïa Orion alias Gaïa

Denis Leclerc’s Contribution

Denis Leclerc, alias Egoklaar, presents a two-part installation exploring the poetic tension between digital gesture and collective memory. A grid of intimate, small-format digital prints sits beside a bold, large-scale piece—together creating a dialogue between stillness and movement, trace and transformation.

Highlights of NFT(s): Passages

One of the major highlights is the MilkMaid series, a reinterpretation of Vermeer’s famous artwork, reinvented as an NFT. This series not only pays homage to the classic but also adds a modern digital twist, making it a must-see!

Organizers and Contributors

Organized by the Bureau des regroupements des artistes visuels de l’Ontario (BRAVO) and developed by Yves M. Larocque, the exhibition boasts contributions from a dedicated team:

Curatorial Assistance: Cătălin Ivan, Meghan Ho
Translation and Editing: Dominique Leduc, Véronique Couillard, Rebecca Basciano
Design: Sophie Nakashima
Technical Team: Dan Austin, Rob Keefe, Mark Garland, Jennifer Gilliland, Stephanie Germano

This exhibition is presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery in partnership with BRAVO. We acknowledge the support of the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the French Embassy in Canada. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

Related Events and Additional Resources

Stay tuned for related events, workshops, and panel discussions that will further explore the world of NFTs and digital art. More details will be available soon.

Call to Action

Immerse yourself in the future of art. Explore NFTs at the Ottawa Art Gallery and join us in celebrating this exciting transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0!

NFT(s): Passages Ottawa Art Gallery is a landmark exhibition for francophone digital artists, bridging the physical and virtual worlds in a collective NFT debut.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Compression Field

Posted on 25 June 2025 | by Denis

Where Pressure Becomes Form

The Art of Subtle Emergence

Compression Field is part of Liminal Drift, a digital art series designed for the screen. These works explore the threshold between motion and stillness, between signal and silence. In this piece, a fractured presence slowly emerges through a dense, vibrating field—a flicker, then a fissure. What appears minimal at first begins to register as tension, pressure, and form. This visual metaphor resonates with the concept of a field in physics under stress.

The Fracture as Form

There is no visible event. No explosion. Instead, the surface holds. And then, something yields. The central fissure in Compression Field does not break the composition apart; it shapes it. The fracture becomes form, not an interruption, but a transition. This emergence echoes the idea of containment giving way to presence, as though the artwork itself is exhaling after holding its breath.

Visual Texture and Motion in Compression Field

The work is presented in grayscale, rich in grain and subtle light shifts. Its softness contrasts with the vertical crack that anchors the composition. That crack may suggest erosion, vibration, compression, or resonance—but it remains open to interpretation. The work is not declarative; it invites stillness, and perhaps a perceptual pause.

Compression Field as a Screen-Based Animation

As part of the Liminal Drift project, Compression Field was also rendered as a silent animation, shared as a contemplative Instagram Reel. The piece culminates in a quote by David Bohm: “Everything is enfolded in everything,” referring to his interpretation of quantum mechanics and the implicate order. Learn more about David Bohm’s perspective on quantum theory.

Available Formats – Dimension Collection

Each piece in the Liminal Drift series is available as a collectible pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, using Giclée technology. Prints include a 1-inch white border for framing. Learn more on the Unique Editions page.

Miniature Marvel – 12 in wide, variable height – 504 $
Grand Gesture – 24 in wide, variable height – 1024 $
Monumental Piece – 36 in wide, variable height – 1924 $

Threshold

Posted on 16 June 2025 | by Denis

Threshold – Liminal Drift

Threshold is part of the digital art project Liminal Drift by Denis Leclerc. First envisioned as a screen-based experience, the work now also exists as a still image; this print version stands on its own, quiet, self-contained, and suspended in silence. It explores the space between motion and stillness, between what appears and what slips away. In its soft presence and gentle restraint, Threshold nods to Agnes Martin and her idea of beauty as “innocence of mind.”

Soft gradients fade into a hazy depth. A shimmer hints at a boundary — perhaps a line, or the ghost of one. However, nothing settles. The image refuses to declare itself. As a result, viewers are invited to wait, to feel the uncertainty rather than resolve it.

Thresholds suggest beginnings, but they also imply hesitation. In this way, this work sits in that pause, between one moment and the next. It hovers between visibility and disappearance, between perception and intuition.

Threshold as Silent Motion

The animation unfolds slowly and without sound. Its pace encourages a meditative gaze. Text fades in gradually, appearing in three simple segments:

Not yet an image
Just a hesitation
Threshold

Together, these phrases appear gently, framed by silence and space. A subtle audio track accompanies the animation, blending with the pacing of the visual rhythm. It doesn’t dominate — instead, it amplifies the atmosphere without drawing attention to itself.. This contemplative movement echoes the quiet precision of Agnes Martin’s grids. However, while her forms remain fixed, this one drifts. It doesn’t state, it suggests. The animation also exists as a Reel on Instagram, where it introduces the tone and spirit of the Liminal Drift series.

Explore the Liminal Drift Series

Liminal Drift is an evolving body of work by Denis Leclerc. Each piece within the series explores liminality, slow transitions, and the poetics of near-absence. The series invites viewers to linger — not for resolution, but for resonance. Stillness becomes active. Motion becomes thought.

Print Available

The final still image of Threshold is also available as a collectible print through the Dimension Collection. These limited-edition prints use Giclée technology on Hahnemühle Photo Rag and include a 1-inch white border for framing. More than a captured frame, each print stands on its own. It transforms a fleeting gesture into a lasting presence.

Miniature Marvel – 12 in wide × 15.0 in tall – 504 $
Grand Gesture – 24 in wide × 30.01 in tall – 1024 $
Monumental Piece – 36 in wide × 45.01 in tall – 1924 $

Each edition comes signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. For acquisition or exhibition inquiries, please get in touch.

Digital Fragments 417

Posted on 27 May 2025 | by Denis

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.

A digital abstract artwork featuring blurred, stretched forms in deep reds, vibrant blues, and metallic tones. The composition suggests movement and transformation, with fluid textures and layered reflections creating a sense of depth and impermanence.

Digital Fragments 404

Posted on 14 March 2025 | by Denis

Where Form and Fluidity Intersect

Digital Fragments 404 continues Denis Leclerc’s exploration of digital abstraction, where form and fluidity intersect in a visual space that feels both structured and unstable. This artwork captures the moment just before form dissolves—when clarity begins to fade, and movement takes over.

Bold, saturated hues—deep reds, vibrant blues, and shimmering metallic tones—collide with blurred and stretched textures. These visual elements evoke transformation and motion. Light plays across the surface, altering perception and distorting depth. As a result, the piece invites viewers to question what is fixed and what is fleeting.

Positioning Digital Fragments 404 Within Contemporary Art

Inspired by movements like Post-Digital Abstraction, Neo-Expressionism, and the Digital Sublime, Digital Fragments 404 resonates with the energy of gestural painting while embracing the flexibility of digital media. It also shares a visual language with Glitch Art, yet remains closer in spirit to digital impressionism and liminal art, where the image floats between reality and disappearance.

A short animated version of Digital Fragments 404, generated by AI, extends its visual language into motion. This experiment examines how artificial intelligence interprets artistic fluidity, blending human intuition with algorithmic process. The result is a tension between mechanical translation and aesthetic intent.

Ultimately, Digital Fragments 404 is more than a still image. It is an abstract memory—a visual trace suspended between gesture and atmosphere. It asks us to look closely, knowing that what we see may vanish the next moment.

Order Your Limited Edition Print

Digital Fragments 404 is available in three sizes, printed on museum-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper. Each print captures the depth, contrast, and luminosity of the digital original.

Miniature Marvel (12” x 12”) – $504
Grand Gesture (24” x 24”) – $1024
Monumental Piece (36” x 36”) – $1924