Le Yack - Yellow on Fifth Avenue - Hand signed

Plunging the viewer into the heart of the bustle of a 1950s American metropolis, this work centers on a radiant female figure. Dressed in a vivid yellow polka-dot dress, delightfully retro, and wearing a matching hat, the young woman instantly captures the light in the middle of the lively street. In the background, the imposing brick skyscraper architecture, passersby in period attire, and a classic ochre-yellow car complete this bustling urban tableau. Bold shadows and zenithal light, characteristic of American realism, sculpt the volumes and give the scene a highly cinematic dimension. A nostalgic, luminous composition that celebrates timeless elegance and the vibrant aesthetics of the “Americana.”

Le Yack, emerging French pop and street art artist. Alexandre Pelletier, aka 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 artistic 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 features:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment printing for vivid reproduction of bright yellows and urban contrasts.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

Inspired by both classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his creations by incorporating strong cinematic narrative elements. His works are characterized by luminous colors, clean lines, and expressive compositions.

The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvases stretched on frames, creating limited editions accessible to a wider 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 - 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)

Keywords: contemporary figurative painting, giclée print, 1950s, yellow polka-dot dress, city, New York, bustling street, vintage classic car, retro aesthetics, Americana, Edward Hopper, Pop Art, Le Yack.