Highlights
Ink, cut-out
Art: 11 x 9 inches (27.9 x 22.9 cm)
Frame: 15.5 x 15.25 inches (39.4 x 38.7 cm)
Materials: 
Illustration paper (background and cut-out)
Metallic frame (brushed gold)
Mat board (ivory)
UV-blocking non-glare acrylic glass
Archival mounting board
Certificate of authenticity

IMPORTANT NOTE: This artwork is a part of my solo exhibition Pierrot: A Visual Story of Poetic Sensitivity (Alliance Française de Chicago, Oct. 9 to Dec. 14, 2024). It can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.

Bonjour,

This series of original drawings and paintings, titled "PIERROT" focus on the iconic French character rooted in the commedia dell’arte (Italian comedy). With his gentle melancholy, he has left an indelible mark on me since a young age.

PIERROT ET L'ETREINTE PERDUE

This piece centers around Pierrot, framed within the moon—a recurring symbol often associated with his solitude. Pierrot is depicted with closed eyes, tenderly embracing a cut-out silhouette that represents an embodiment of loss. Through this hollow silhouette, we see an intricate dark background filled with thousands of golden stars. The absence is profound; Pierrot clings to what has been carved out of the moon itself, a symbol traditionally tied to dreams and love.

Pierrot, suspended between the real and the imagined, between presence and absence, embraces the emptiness with quiet, tender acceptance. This evocative scene offers a visual exploration of the unbearable weight of absence and the memories that haunt us. While I hope you’ll connect with the surreal and poetic nature of this emotional tableau, I invite you to reflect on how it resonates with your own experiences, drawing out personal memories of love, loss, and the quiet passage of time.

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This original artwork comes in a custom, museum-quality metallic frame, featuring non-glare glass that filters out 90% of harmful UV rays, as well as archival-grade mounting and mat boards to ensure optimal preservation.

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The shipping is not included in the price. This framed artwork can be delivered to you worldwide, or picked up in person in Chicago for free (use code PICKUP to take off the shipping fees). Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Please note that color may differ slightly from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: this artwork can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.

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