NYX - L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré

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L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré is a 60 × 60 × 2 cm mixed‑media contemporary sculpture on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, made in France in 2025, signed on the board, in a limited edition.

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Description of the work:

This piece depicts a sculptural female figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white face, finely cracked, evokes antique porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered towards the ground, as if absorbed in deep thought.
The set is dominated by an intense crimson red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is both dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with an impressive assembly of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs, and carved disks bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of the fabrics and accessories gives the scene an impressive visual richness.
The posture, slightly inclined, enhances the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and Style

Artistic style: hyperrealist sculpture blended with an aesthetic inspired by traditional ornaments of East Asia.
Dominant palette: deep red, cracked white, touches of black and silver metal.
Visual construction: tight framing, focus on the face and textile details.
Textures: cracked porcelain, heavy embroidery, glossy surfaces, metallic elements.
Ambiance: solemn, intimate, dramatic, marked by silence and tradition.

Symbolism and Interpretation:

Red: the color of power, passion, life, and sacred rituals.
The cracked face: accepted fragility, the passage of time, beauty that survives the cracks.
Ornaments: the weight of tradition, cultural heritage, identity shaped by history.
The inclined posture: introspection, humility, respect, or a suspended moment between emotion and restraint.
The red/white/black contrast: a tension between strength and vulnerability, inner life and outer appearance.

Features :

Technique: High-definition artistic impression on premium canvas
Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 2 cm
Support: Canvas mounted on a sturdy wooden frame
Condition: New
Hanging: Ready to be installed
Contemporary art style – porcelain influence, floral motifs, oriental aesthetic.
Palette: cobalt blue, porcelain white, touches of gold.
Certificate of authenticity sent by email.
Limited edition of 25 non-numbered copies (a voluntary choice to avoid speculating on the canvas numbers).
Unframed artwork

An elegant and symbolic piece, perfect for enriching a modern art collection or enhancing a minimalist interior.

Keywords:
Crimson red, cracked porcelain, Asian tradition, ornamentation, symbolism, introspection, elegance, contemporary sculpture, mystery, cultural identity, rich textures, ritual aesthetic, strength and fragility

Description of the work:

This piece depicts a sculptural female figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white face, finely cracked, evokes antique porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered towards the ground, as if absorbed in deep thought.
The set is dominated by an intense crimson red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is both dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with an impressive assembly of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs, and carved disks bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of the fabrics and accessories gives the scene an impressive visual richness.
The posture, slightly inclined, enhances the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and Style

Artistic style: hyperrealist sculpture blended with an aesthetic inspired by traditional ornaments of East Asia.
Dominant palette: deep red, cracked white, touches of black and silver metal.
Visual construction: tight framing, focus on the face and textile details.
Textures: cracked porcelain, heavy embroidery, glossy surfaces, metallic elements.
Ambiance: solemn, intimate, dramatic, marked by silence and tradition.

Symbolism and Interpretation:

Red: the color of power, passion, life, and sacred rituals.
The cracked face: accepted fragility, the passage of time, beauty that survives the cracks.
Ornaments: the weight of tradition, cultural heritage, identity shaped by history.
The inclined posture: introspection, humility, respect, or a suspended moment between emotion and restraint.
The red/white/black contrast: a tension between strength and vulnerability, inner life and outer appearance.

Features :

Technique: High-definition artistic impression on premium canvas
Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 2 cm
Support: Canvas mounted on a sturdy wooden frame
Condition: New
Hanging: Ready to be installed
Contemporary art style – porcelain influence, floral motifs, oriental aesthetic.
Palette: cobalt blue, porcelain white, touches of gold.
Certificate of authenticity sent by email.
Limited edition of 25 non-numbered copies (a voluntary choice to avoid speculating on the canvas numbers).
Unframed artwork

An elegant and symbolic piece, perfect for enriching a modern art collection or enhancing a minimalist interior.

Keywords:
Crimson red, cracked porcelain, Asian tradition, ornamentation, symbolism, introspection, elegance, contemporary sculpture, mystery, cultural identity, rich textures, ritual aesthetic, strength and fragility

Details

Artist
NYX
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
25
Title of artwork
L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré
Technique
AI, Mixed media
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
FranceVerified
614
Objects sold
95.88%
Private

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