Le Yack - Blues Rider - Hand signed

This figurative and offbeat artwork features an iconic pop culture character, evoking the Blues Brothers aesthetic, dressed in a sober black suit, a fedora hat, and dark sunglasses. A cigarette at his lips, he rides with unflinching seriousness a tiny, bright red motorcycle bearing the number “1.” The striking contrast between the man's stature, his impassive demeanor, and the ridiculous size of his vehicle creates an immediate comic and surreal effect. The background, treated with vibrant painterly touches depicting a sunlit, wooded landscape, reinforces the scene’s absurd dissonance. A bold, humorous composition that playfully distorts the codes of cinematic culture.

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 art 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, using high-quality pigment printing for faithful reproduction of brushwork and contrasts.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame or to 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 narrative and cinematic 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 works are reproduced in series on canvas-onto-board supports, thus 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 - 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: contemporary figurative painting, giclée print, Blues Brothers, man in a suit, mini motorcycle, humor, absurd, Pop Art, surrealism, cinema, pop culture, Le Yack.