Le Yack - Midnight Stillness - Hand signed

In a damp street lit by neon, a woman stands at the corner of a diner that’s open all night. Inside, a few anonymous silhouettes go about their routines, while outside, the city seems frozen in an almost cinematic atmosphere.
The vintage red car, reflections on the wet asphalt, and the warm glow from the restaurant contrast with the dark blue of the night. The whole scene forms a strong narrative composition, where every element seems charged with history.
This work is part of a visual tradition inspired by American cinema and urban realism. It evokes loneliness, waiting, and moments of transition—those times when the city becomes the stage for silent thoughts.

Le Yack, emerging French pop and neorealist artist. Alexandre Pelletier, known as Le Yack, was born in 1972 in Tours. During his studies, he joined the École Supérieure d'Art et de Design (ESAD) in Orléans. He is a Creative Director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited within a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, and the United States.

Artwork details:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame. The high-quality pigment print guarantees faithful rendering of the stark shadow play, reflections on the varnished floor, and the depth of the room.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his creations by incorporating strong cinematic narrative elements. His works are characterized by bright colors, clean lines, and expressive compositions.
The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his pieces are reproduced in series on canvas-stretched panels, creating limited editions accessible to a wider audience. Other works are created as unique paintings on canvas, adding an exclusive and authentic dimension to his collection. Le Yack’s style reflects a fusion between traditional realism and the creative possibilities offered by digital technology.

Exhibitions
Date: March 2026 | Art3F (France - Nantes)
Date: June 2025 | City Hall of Saint-Jean-le-Blanc (France - Saint-Jean-le-Blanc)
Date: March 2025 | Galerie Lurquin (Belgium - Dinan)
Date: June 2024 | Fine Arts sélection (France - Arcachon)
Date: May 2024 | Palais des Arts (France - Dinard)
Date: March 2024 | Galerie l’Art ancien (France - Orléans)
Date: September 2023 | Espace Desfriches (France - Olivet)
Date: September 2023 | SWISSARTEXPO 2023 (Switzerland - Hauptbahnhof Zürich)
Date: September 2023 | One Martine Gallery (1 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10606, United States)
Date: August 2023 | Empreinte Galerie (3 Rue d\'Alibert, France - Orléans)
Date: August–December 2023 | Galerie d\'art Carré d\'artistes (Rueil-Malmaison)
Date: June–December 2023 | Galerie d\'art Carré d\'artistes (France - Lille)
Date: October 2022 | Espace CO\'Met (Rue du Président Robert Schuman)

digital painting, American diner, night, city, neon, vintage car, woman, solitude, nocturnal ambiance, cinema, Hopper-inspired, urban scene, rain, reflections, introspection, dramatic atmosphere, New York, contemporary realism, nostalgia, artificial light