Digital Fragments 418
Ethereal Solid
Digital Fragments 418 is part of the Ethereal Solid digital art series by Denis Leclerc. Like all works in this collection, it explores abstraction as a porous space. Light, form, and rhythm dissolve into each other. However, this piece feels different. It stands out with its dense textures and layered tension.
At first glance, the shapes look like rock, fabric, or even folded metal. But when you look closer, the image becomes harder to define. It feels layered, as if time had folded in on itself. As a result, Digital Fragments 418 shows a moment of pressure. Everything leans inward—yet nothing breaks.
Curious about the creative process behind this piece?
Visit the Œuvre en chantier page to discover how Digital Fragments 418 took shape — from early experiments to its final form. (The content is in French, the artist’s native language.)
Digital Fragments 418 and the Influence of Dazzle Camouflage
One of the most distinctive features of this Ethereal Solid Digital Artwork lies in the striped patterns running across the surface. These lines echo dazzle camouflage, a pattern used on warships during World War I. Instead of hiding ships, it confused the eye—making them harder to target.
In the same way, Digital Fragments 418 uses visual misdirection. It pulls the viewer in, then breaks their focus. Rather than offering a single focal point, the image creates shifting zones of rhythm and contrast. Like a dazzle ship, it turns distraction into a kind of strength.
Consequently, this mix of order and ambiguity defines the Ethereal Solid series. Leclerc builds each piece with clarity and care. Although the forms feel unpredictable, each line serves a purpose. Every texture plays a role in the emotional balance of the work.
Furthermore, the artist used high-resolution digital tools. He built the layers on iPad, working over time. Therefore, the result balances movement and structure—gesture and memory, all at once.
Available Formats
This artwork is available in three limited editions. It is part of the Unique Editions collection. All prints use Giclée technology on museum-grade Hahnemühle paper. Each edition includes a 1″ white border and is signed by hand.
- Miniature Marvel – 12 × 15.0 in – 504 $
- Grand Gesture – 24 × 30.01 in – 1024 $
- Monumental Piece – 36 × 45.01 in – 1924 $
In the end, each work in the Ethereal Solid series stands on its own. While they share a visual language, each one tells a different story. Digital Fragments 418 offers a quiet meditation on confusion—and how it can lead to clarity.
