The Epsom Derby

Posted on 5 July 2023 | by The Site

Digital Fragments 214

The Epsom Derby

Digital Fragments 214: The Epsom Derby by Denis Leclerc from the Art Treasures collection is a whimsical, adlib interpretation of Gericault’s The Epsom Derby, featuring abstract shapes that appear to effortlessly float in mid-air, creating an ethereal and imaginative visual experience.

Created in 1821 during an extended visit to the UK, the original masterpiece is one of Gericault’s most recognized works. What’s fascinating is how it captures the energy and excitement of the Derby of that year, a horse race that was a grand spectacle in its time. The painting showcases Gericault’s mastery of the Romanticist style, where the horses’ legs are extended, and rear legs appear to be in the air, failing to cast shadows on the ground, creating a sense of movement and dynamism that is truly captivating.

Why venture into exploring the works of other artists? Simply put, every interpretation, every reimagination unveils a unique perspective, breathing new life into timeless classics. It goes beyond mere appreciation; it’s about immersing oneself, living and perceiving art through the diverse eyes of various creators.

. In the distance, an imposing peak, crowned with snow, rises into the sky. It represents strength and immutability, a constant presence that defies time. A fairytale cataract emerges through the mountain pass, adding a heavenly dimension to the scene. The grandiose forest beyond gives way to a tranquil river meandering through the composition. The plant and animal world proliferates on its banks, with every minute detail adding to the richness of the scene.

Rupture

Posted on 21 June 2023 | by Denis

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 18

Rupture

Rupture is a work related to drawings and paintings that offers a majestic overview of nature. In the distance, an imposing peak, crowned with snow, rises into the sky. It represents strength and immutability, a constant presence that defies time. A fairytale cataract emerges through the mountain pass, adding a heavenly dimension to the scene. The grandiose forest beyond gives way to a tranquil river meandering through the composition. The plant and animal world proliferates on its banks, with every minute detail adding to the richness of the scene. What is striking about this composition is the notable absence of the human species. This deliberate omission creates a clean break. Here, nature is presented in its purest state, without any trace of human intervention. This gives the scene a sense of tranquility and purity. The light of a late summer sun bathes the scene, adding a golden hue that softens the contours and adds an atmosphere of tranquility and purity to the scene. This print is a reminder to contemplate the beauty and grandeur of nature itself, which exists outside human presence.

Symbiosis

Posted on 1 June 2023 | by Denis

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 18

Symbiosis

Symbiosis pays homage to these idyllic landscapes that hold a special place in the public’s heart. This miniature print mimics and amplifies some of the most beloved elements of this popular genre of painting: the majestic grandeur of mountains, the serenity of a tranquil lake, the richness of plant and animal life. This print play with the viewer’s expectations, while offering a rich and satisfying visual experience.

Symbiosis is a lush celebration of nature, with a realistic style that brings every detail to life. In the foreground, a diversity of animals, birds, insects and flowers testifies to a careful and respectful observation of nature. Attention to detail suggests that every creature and plant has its place and value in this ecosystem.

The majestic lake that divides the painting adds visual depth to the composition, creating a contrast between the two planes of the scene. In the background, we see the familiar profiles of animals, as well as those of a man and a woman representing the partnership between the human species and other natural species. The background is equally impressive, with a verdant forest, an imposing waterfall and majestic mountains adding to the scale and grandeur of the scene. The flock of birds in the distance and the lone eagle flying overhead add a touch of freedom and wildness to the composition. The verdant, ochre-colored palette lends the composition an ancient atmosphere, as if it had been created centuries ago. The artist’s signature and the date in Roman numerals are a tribute to the great master Brueghel the Elder of the first quarter of the 17th century, whose influence on the masterpiece Earth or Earthly Paradise can be felt in this composition.

This artwork was created in June 2023 as an entry to the International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 18 — Symbiosis.

Mandelbrot

Posted on 26 October 2022 | by The Site

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 17

Mandelbrot

Inspired by Mandelbrot’s fractal, the shapes of this composition is based on simple rules that produce complex results. The result is an image in constant transformation that is never the same twice even though the primitive form remains the same: the circle.

The works are a metaphor for the way change occurs in our lives. The changes can be small and gradual, like the circles that grow or shrink, or they can be sudden and radical, like the rings that appear and disappear. Sometimes changes are predictable, like the changing of the seasons, and sometimes they come without warning, like a natural disaster.

Mandelbrot is an entry to the International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 17.

The Seduction of AI

Posted on 7 August 2020 | by The Site

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 15

The Seduction of AI

According to experts, artificial intelligence should replace all human activities and free us from repetitive tasks. In order to be accepted, AI is often portrayed as an android at our service. However, scientists believe that AI will inevitably overtake the human species and that we will become a half carbon, half silicone creature.
Intelligent Aphrodite and The Seduction of AI are reflections on the seductive power of the beauty of AI. As if the innocence of beauty cannot disguise a more sordid reality.

Lady Agnew

Posted on 20 July 2019 | by The Site

Re-interpretation

Lady Agnew by John Singer Sargent

I have been fascinated by the bourgeoisie portraits of the end of the 19th century. The technique used by these artists — here John Singer Sargent — is remarkable: a mix of classic composition and unique drawing skills, combined with a freestyle painting technique closed the modern abstract art.

This reinterpretation was meticulously created using vector drawing, a style that emphasizes lines and solid colours rather than texture. The result is a remarkable utilization of lines, capturing the essence of the original masterpiece with precision.

Lady Hamilton

Posted on 22 August 2018 | by Denis

Objet d’art

Lady Hamilton

This vector composition presents an interpretation of Georges Romney’s portrait of Lady Hamilton. Inside Tate Britain, a small portrait of Lady Hamilton exists, depicting the renowned beauty as Circe in George Romney’s study.

In a tribute to Piero Fornasetti and his muse Lina Cavalieri, this artwork creatively transforms the original painting into a half-tone image.

No Beginning, No End

Posted on 10 July 2018 | by The Site

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 13

No Beginning, No End

Certain historical events such as Samothrace’s triumph and the notion of the flow of consciousness acted as significant starting points. The juxtaposition of temporal disturbance versus spatial disturbance implies the existence of an abstract framework: an explosive burst of creativity and a multitude of endlessly recurring shapes, along with introspective thoughts devoid of purpose.

This composition employs the kaleidoscope effect, intricately weaving a tapestry of birth and death, symbolizing the eternal cycle of nature’s rhythm.

Selfies

Posted on 2 September 2017 | by The Site

International Digital Art Miniprint Exhibition 12 — I babble, therefore I am

Selfies

The mobile has popularized the practice of self-portrait with the irruption of “selfies”.

The Selfies series is an effusion on vanity. The universal beauty of a face rests on the aesthetic canon of the golden number. That is, the proportions between the position of the eyes, the nose and the mouth are based on the value of the number pi (1,618).

To do this, I manipulated my selfie by cutting the left part of the face and shifting it to the right, creating an image corresponding to the ideal ratio. I then retained the characteristic elements of the anatomy of my face. The decorative treatment of the image reinforces the superficiality of the subject, Andy Warhol’s half-tone and a Voronoi diagram in the background.

Dada

Posted on 13 July 2016 | by The Site

International Digital Miniprint Exhibition 11

Dada

Dadaism used graphic arts as a preferred means of expression. Graphic artists such as Kurt Schwitters developed a visual language composed of movable types reproduced on mechanical printing presses. This means of reproduction gives Dadaist publications their handmade style .

Dadaism puts words in front. Random words are reassembled following the order of the draw. The typography of words breaks the graphic standards of the time by combining modern fonts with traditional characters, creating a chaotic composition. Dada also marked the theatre by its unusual lyrics and eccentric costumes.

Dada 1 and Dada 2 explore these aspects of Dadaism. The geometric designs are inspired by Dada costumes. Their iconic treatments are in a contemporary style, although many Dada used Dingbat characters as the symbol of the hand.

The special effects of old paper and faded colours are a reminder of Dada works exhibited in museums. These publications were not designed to last long. They were revolutionary actions against the bourgeoisie and the establishment in reaction to the horrors of the Great War.