Le Yack - Sunset on the Tarmac - Hand signed

This spectacular figurative work transports us to the golden age of aviation. Bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, the scene features an elegant couple leaning against a majestic propeller plane with a silver, gleaming fuselage. The man, wearing a classic leather aviator jacket, and the woman, in a delicate summer floral-patterned dress, fix the horizon together with an expression of calm and romance. Technical mastery shines through in the treatment of the metallic reflections on the aircraft’s body, acting like a distorting mirror that captures the surrounding environment. The long shadows on the tarmac reinforce the cinematic dimension of this composition, which celebrates the spirit of adventure, post-war nostalgia, and the timeless aesthetics of Americana.

Le Yack, emerging French pop and street art artist. Alexandre Pelletier, aka 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 a creative director in publishing and the web. Instagram @leyack45. His work is exhibited within a network of around forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, and the United States.

Artwork characteristics:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment ink to enhance the metallic reflections and the glow of the golden light.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to be framed or hung directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Includes an authenticity certificate signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

Inspired by classic 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 canvases stretched on a frame, 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 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: contemporary figurative painting, giclée print, vintage aviation, classic airplane, metallic bodywork, pilot, aviator jacket, elegant woman, floral dress, golden hour, golden light, nostalgia, Americana, romance, Edward Hopper, Pop Art, Le Yack.