Le Yack (1972) - Fast Food Aristocracy - Hand signed

In a masterful chiaroscuro worthy of the Dutch Golden Age, a noble XVIIth-century lady, dressed in a rich black velvet gown and adorned with an imposing lace frill, poses with an unflinching solemnity. Yet the absolute seriousness of her aristocratic expression violently contrasts with the action underway: she delicately savors the fries from a famous red fast-food cone. This unexpected intrusion of mass consumer culture into the heart of a classic portrait creates a striking, deeply ironic anachronism. The work captivates with its flawless technical execution, where light caresses with equal nobility the delicacy of the lace and the crispy golden hues of the fries. Le Yack signs here a brilliant piece, questioning with subversive humor our relationship to icons of art history and to globalization.

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 artistic director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited within a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, 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. The high-quality pigment print ensures perfect rendering of Velvet textures, the delicacy of the lace, and the striking color contrast of the fast-food imagery.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 60 cm.
Framing: Ready to be framed or hung 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 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 stretched on a frame, creating limited editions accessible to a wider audience. Other works are produced 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 - 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: digital painting, classical portrait, Renaissance, Dutch Golden Age, ruff, lace, anachronism, fast-food, fries, McDonald's, humor, irony, pop-surrealism, subversion, Le Yack, contemporary art.