Le Yack - River Memory - Hand signed





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Description from the seller
Rendered in sepia tones of a daguerreotype or a dream half-forgotten, a solitary elephant wades along the bank of a tropical river. The palm trees melt into the mist. Sailboats drift in the distance. The sky is like aged paper, the entire scene imbued with the patina of another century.
Le Yack here radically changes register – shifting from cinematic imagery to a form closer to colonial-era natural history painting, filtered through the prism of digital alchemy. The altered texture, the burnt edges, the golden haze: this image has its rightful place on the wall of a library or in an explorer’s cabinet. It is a world both remembered and invented.
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 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 features:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas, using a high-quality pigment print for faithful reproduction of details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to be framed, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.
The presentation mockup is purely illustrative and does not constitute a contractual visual.
Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his works by incorporating emblematic elements of pop culture and urban life. His works are characterized by bright colors, dynamic forms, and expressive compositions.
The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvas-stretched supports, creating limited editions accessible to a broader 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 art and the infinite possibilities offered by digital technology. His innovative approach and adept use of digital resources enable him to create original works that captivate the eye and invite reflection.
Exhibitions
Date: June 2025
Town Hall of Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
France – Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
Date: March 2025
Lurquin Gallery
Belgium – Dinan
Date: June 2024
Fine Arts Selection
France – Arcachon
Date: May 2024
Palace of the 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 canvas, elephant tropical river, sepia vintage style, natural history art, colonial aesthetic, misty landscape, palm trees river, Le Yack, nature figurative art, aged texture
Seller's Story
Rendered in sepia tones of a daguerreotype or a dream half-forgotten, a solitary elephant wades along the bank of a tropical river. The palm trees melt into the mist. Sailboats drift in the distance. The sky is like aged paper, the entire scene imbued with the patina of another century.
Le Yack here radically changes register – shifting from cinematic imagery to a form closer to colonial-era natural history painting, filtered through the prism of digital alchemy. The altered texture, the burnt edges, the golden haze: this image has its rightful place on the wall of a library or in an explorer’s cabinet. It is a world both remembered and invented.
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 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 features:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas, using a high-quality pigment print for faithful reproduction of details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to be framed, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.
The presentation mockup is purely illustrative and does not constitute a contractual visual.
Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his works by incorporating emblematic elements of pop culture and urban life. His works are characterized by bright colors, dynamic forms, and expressive compositions.
The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvas-stretched supports, creating limited editions accessible to a broader 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 art and the infinite possibilities offered by digital technology. His innovative approach and adept use of digital resources enable him to create original works that captivate the eye and invite reflection.
Exhibitions
Date: June 2025
Town Hall of Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
France – Saint-Jean-le-Blanc
Date: March 2025
Lurquin Gallery
Belgium – Dinan
Date: June 2024
Fine Arts Selection
France – Arcachon
Date: May 2024
Palace of the 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 canvas, elephant tropical river, sepia vintage style, natural history art, colonial aesthetic, misty landscape, palm trees river, Le Yack, nature figurative art, aged texture

