Le Yack - Oakhaven Station - Hand signed

This figurative work transports us to the sunlit platform of Oakhaven station. In an atmosphere worthy of classic cinema, a poignant, suspended scene unfolds between two characters. A stylish woman, dressed in a retro red suit and a small hat, stands on the platform, her gaze raised toward a man in military uniform, motionless in the doorway frame of a majestic silver-metal carriage. The piece draws its emotional force from its deeply narrative ambiguity: are we witnessing the heartbreak of a farewell before a departure to the front, or, on the contrary, the silent shock of a long-awaited reunion? The statuesque posture and the almost lost look of the two protagonists heighten this palpable mystery. The geometrically stretched shadows on the concrete and the cold realism of the train, hallmarks of American aesthetics, underscore the tension and isolation of this decisive moment.

Le Yack, rising 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 artistic director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited within a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States.

Characteristics of the work:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in front of and on the back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment printing for faithful reproduction of metallic reflections and light contrasts.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, each individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame or to 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 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 pieces are reproduced in series on canvas-stretched panels, thus creating limited editions accessible to a broader audience. Other works are realized 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 | Mairie de 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, Oakhaven station, classic train, military, woman in a red suit, separation, reunions, narrative ambiguity, the 1940s, American realism, nostalgia, Edward Hopper, Pop Art, Le Yack.