Le Yack - Roller Rink Light - Hand signed

This figurative work immerses us in the nostalgic warmth of a 1950s roller skating rink. Seated on a patinated wooden bench, a young woman with a bob cut ties her quad roller skates in vivid colors — red, blue, and yellow — with a gesture marked by concentration and gentle anticipation. Dressed in a simple yellow T-shirt and black shorts, she embodies the timeless grace of the moment just before the push-off.

The golden light of the setting sun streams through the large glass walls and spreads into broad luminous trapezoids on the varnished parquet, its shimmering reflections seeming to prolong the reverie. The sign “SKATE RINK - EST. 1950” and the wooden counter anchor the scene in a warm, vintage America. The contrast between the skater’s solitary quiet and the vast empty parquet sculpts an atmosphere decidedly “Hopperian.” An invitation to nostalgia, celebrating the suspended beauty of the intimate moment.

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 an art director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited within a network of around forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States.

Artwork details:

Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the artwork.

Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment ink to faithfully render the golden light and warm woods.

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: 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 both 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 prints, creating limited editions accessible to a wider audience. Other pieces 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 | City Hall of 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 | Carré d’artistes Art Gallery (Rueil-Malmaison)
Date: June–December 2023 | Carré d’artistes Art Gallery (France - Lille)
Date: October 2022 | Espace CO’Met (Rue du Président Robert Schuman)

Keywords: contemporary figurative painting, giclée print, roller skates, roller, skate rink, vintage skating rink, young woman, golden light, parquet, nostalgia, the 1950s, Edward Hopper, Pop Art, Le Yack.