NYX - L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré

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L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré is a 60 × 60 × 2 cm mixed-media canvas sculpture in a pop art and Culture Pop depiction, signed on the board, from France, edition 25 of a limited edition, dated 2025, weighing 2 kg, in excellent condition.

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Description of the work:

This piece presents a sculptural female figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white, delicately cracked face evokes ancient porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered toward the ground, as if absorbed in deep thought.
The overall impression is dominated by an intense carmine red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is both dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with a striking assemblage of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs and sculpted discs bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of fabrics and accessories gives the scene impressive visual richness.
The slightly inclined posture reinforces the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and style:

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

Symbolism and interpretation:

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

Specifications:

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

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

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

Description of the work:

This piece presents a sculptural female figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white, delicately cracked face evokes ancient porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered toward the ground, as if absorbed in deep thought.
The overall impression is dominated by an intense carmine red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is both dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with a striking assemblage of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs and sculpted discs bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of fabrics and accessories gives the scene impressive visual richness.
The slightly inclined posture reinforces the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and style:

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

Symbolism and interpretation:

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

Specifications:

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

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

Keywords:
carmines red, cracked porcelain, Asian tradition, ornamentation, symbolism, introspection, elegance, contemporary sculpture, mystery, cultural identity, rich textures, ritual aesthetics, 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
825
Objects sold
97.46%
Private

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