NYX - L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré

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Description from the seller

Description of the work:

This piece depicts a sculptural feminine figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white face, finely craquelé, evokes ancient porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered toward the ground, as if absorbed in a deep thought.
The overall composition is dominated by an intense carmine red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is at once dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with a striking assemblage of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs, and sculpted discs bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of fabrics and accessories gives the scene impressive visual richness.
The slightly tilted posture reinforces the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and style:

Artistic style: hyperrealistic sculpture blended with an aesthetic inspired by traditional East Asian adornments.
Dominant palette: deep red, crackled white, touches of black and silvery metal.
Visual construction: tight framing, emphasis on the face and textile details.
Textures: crackled porcelain, heavy embroidery, varnished surfaces, metallic elements.
Atmosphere: solemn, intimate, dramatic, imbued with stillness and tradition.

Symbolism and interpretation:

Red: color of power, passion, life, and sacred rituals.
Crackled face: accepted fragility, passage of time, beauty that survives cracks.
Ornaments: weight of tradition, cultural heritage, identity shaped by history.
Tilting posture: introspection, humility, respect, or a suspended moment between emotion and restraint.
Red/white/black contrast: tension between strength and vulnerability, inner life and outward appearance.

Specifications:

Technique: High-definition art print on premium canvas
Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 2 cm
Support: Canvas stretched on a sturdy wooden frame
Condition: New
Hanging: Ready to install
Style: Contemporary art – porcelain influence, floral motifs, Eastern aesthetic
Palette: cobalt blue, porcelain white, touches of gold
Certificate of authenticity sent by email
Edition: Limited to 25 unnumbered copies (voluntary choice not to speculate on canvas numbers)
Work uncased (unframed)

An elegant and symbolic piece, perfect for enriching a modern art collection or enriching a minimalist interior.

Keywords:
crimson red, crackled porcelain, Asian tradition, ornamentation, symbolism, introspection, elegance, contemporary sculpture, mystery, cultural identity, rich textures, ritual aesthetics, strength and fragility

Description of the work:

This piece depicts a sculptural feminine figure, imbued with grace and solemnity, whose white face, finely craquelé, evokes ancient porcelain. The features are delicate, closed, lowered toward the ground, as if absorbed in a deep thought.
The overall composition is dominated by an intense carmine red, contrasting with shades of black and white, creating an atmosphere that is at once dramatic and elegant.

The head is adorned with a striking assemblage of traditional elements: ribbons, embroidery, metallic pendants, ornamental motifs, and sculpted discs bearing decorative symbols. The complex texture of fabrics and accessories gives the scene impressive visual richness.
The slightly tilted posture reinforces the impression of contemplation or melancholy.

Composition and style:

Artistic style: hyperrealistic sculpture blended with an aesthetic inspired by traditional East Asian adornments.
Dominant palette: deep red, crackled white, touches of black and silvery metal.
Visual construction: tight framing, emphasis on the face and textile details.
Textures: crackled porcelain, heavy embroidery, varnished surfaces, metallic elements.
Atmosphere: solemn, intimate, dramatic, imbued with stillness and tradition.

Symbolism and interpretation:

Red: color of power, passion, life, and sacred rituals.
Crackled face: accepted fragility, passage of time, beauty that survives cracks.
Ornaments: weight of tradition, cultural heritage, identity shaped by history.
Tilting posture: introspection, humility, respect, or a suspended moment between emotion and restraint.
Red/white/black contrast: tension between strength and vulnerability, inner life and outward appearance.

Specifications:

Technique: High-definition art print on premium canvas
Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 2 cm
Support: Canvas stretched on a sturdy wooden frame
Condition: New
Hanging: Ready to install
Style: Contemporary art – porcelain influence, floral motifs, Eastern aesthetic
Palette: cobalt blue, porcelain white, touches of gold
Certificate of authenticity sent by email
Edition: Limited to 25 unnumbered copies (voluntary choice not to speculate on canvas numbers)
Work uncased (unframed)

An elegant and symbolic piece, perfect for enriching a modern art collection or enriching a minimalist interior.

Keywords:
crimson red, crackled porcelain, Asian tradition, ornamentation, symbolism, introspection, elegance, contemporary sculpture, mystery, cultural identity, rich textures, ritual aesthetics, strength and fragility

Details

Artist
NYX
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
25
Title of artwork
L’Empreinte du Rouge Sacré
Technique
AI, Mixed media
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
FranceVerified
923
Objects sold
97.66%
Private

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