Le Yack - Summer Mirage - Hand Signed

Bathed in the crushing light of a zenith sun, a woman of timeless elegance stands out on the infinite horizon of a blue ocean. Wearing a wide white hat with a ribbon and adorned with a simple pearl earring, she presents a sculpted profile, half-hidden by dramatic shadows. The true tour de force of the work lies in the masterful use of shallow focus: the shoulders, the black swimsuit, and the maritime horizon fade into a dreamlike softness, locking absolute sharpness onto the melancholic expression of the face. Le Yack captures here the essence of vintage glamour, turning a classic seaside scene into a fleeting and intensely cinematic memory.

Le Yack, emerging French pop and street art 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 an art director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited in a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States.

Artwork details:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the piece.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame. The high-quality pigment print ensures a perfect reproduction of the subtle gradation of the bokeh effect, the depth of blacks, and the luminous contrasts on the face.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Includes an authenticity certificate 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 gaze to his creations by incorporating strong and cinematic narrative elements. His works are characterized by bright colors, clean lines, and expressive compositions.
The artist also explores different forms of art production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvas-wrapped panels, creating limited editions accessible to a broader audience. Other pieces 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 - Zürich Hauptbahnhof)
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)

Keywords: digital painting, vintage glamour, 1950s, Riviera, summer, wide-brim hat, black swimsuit, pearl, bokeh effect, depth of field, chiaroscuro, ocean, melancholy, Le Yack, contemporary art."