Le Yack - The Swimmer's Gaze - Hand signed

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The Swimmer's Gaze - Hand signed is a 40 × 40 cm giclée on canvas by Le Yack, a limited edition of 20, signed by the artist, produced in France in 2026, sold directly from the artist, in excellent condition with an authenticity certificate.

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She steps out of the water or is about to dive in — it doesn’t matter. What counts is that gaze. Swimming goggles pushed up on the forehead, black hair slicked back, carmine lips: this swimmer looks at the spectator with a quiet confidence that has nothing to prove. Behind her, the red water lines of the swimming lanes trace rhythmic diagonals on the turquoise water.
Le Yack turns a sporty portrait into an icon. There is something of Tamara de Lempicka in this Art Deco frontality, something timeless in this beauty that does not smile. She is not there to please — she is there to swim.

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) of Orléans. He is an 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 to faithfully reproduce details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Comes with an authenticity certificate 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 image.

Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his creations by incorporating iconic elements of pop and urban culture. His works are characterized by bright colors, dynamic shapes, 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 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 art and the endless possibilities offered by digital technology. His innovative approach and skillful use of digital resources allow 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 Arts
France - Dinard

Date: March 2024
Gallery l’Art ancien
France - Orléans

Date: September 2023
Desfriches Space
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 Gallery
3 Rue d\'Alibert
France - Orléans

Date: August–December 2023
Gallery Carré d\'artistes
Rueil-Malmaison

Date: June–December 2023
Gallery Carré d\'artistes
France - Lille

Date: October 2022
Espace CO\'Met
Rue du Président Robert Schuman

Keywords: digital painting on canvas, swimmer portrait, swimming goggles, Art Deco style, pool corridors, red turquoise, strong figurative woman, contemporary realism, Lempicka inspiration, Le Yack

Seller's Story

Production directly from the artist's studio Le Yack, works made on canvas by hand on stretcher, limited edition prints, personalized street-art sculptures in limited edition.
Translated by Google Translate

She steps out of the water or is about to dive in — it doesn’t matter. What counts is that gaze. Swimming goggles pushed up on the forehead, black hair slicked back, carmine lips: this swimmer looks at the spectator with a quiet confidence that has nothing to prove. Behind her, the red water lines of the swimming lanes trace rhythmic diagonals on the turquoise water.
Le Yack turns a sporty portrait into an icon. There is something of Tamara de Lempicka in this Art Deco frontality, something timeless in this beauty that does not smile. She is not there to please — she is there to swim.

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) of Orléans. He is an 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 to faithfully reproduce details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Comes with an authenticity certificate 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 image.

Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary perspective to his creations by incorporating iconic elements of pop and urban culture. His works are characterized by bright colors, dynamic shapes, 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 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 art and the endless possibilities offered by digital technology. His innovative approach and skillful use of digital resources allow 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 Arts
France - Dinard

Date: March 2024
Gallery l’Art ancien
France - Orléans

Date: September 2023
Desfriches Space
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 Gallery
3 Rue d\'Alibert
France - Orléans

Date: August–December 2023
Gallery Carré d\'artistes
Rueil-Malmaison

Date: June–December 2023
Gallery Carré d\'artistes
France - Lille

Date: October 2022
Espace CO\'Met
Rue du Président Robert Schuman

Keywords: digital painting on canvas, swimmer portrait, swimming goggles, Art Deco style, pool corridors, red turquoise, strong figurative woman, contemporary realism, Lempicka inspiration, Le Yack

Seller's Story

Production directly from the artist's studio Le Yack, works made on canvas by hand on stretcher, limited edition prints, personalized street-art sculptures in limited edition.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Artist
Le Yack
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
The Swimmer's Gaze - Hand signed
Technique
Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
FranceVerified
4461
Objects sold
95.36%
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