Le Yack - Lighthouse Keeper - Hand signed

Title: The Lighthouse Keeper

This figurative work transports us to a rocky, wind-swept coast at the golden hour of twilight. Leaning against the gallery's railing of an old lighthouse, a keeper in a dark jacket and a naval cap gazes at the vast ocean, with his back turned, watching the horizon where a few distant ships drift. His solitary silhouette embodies the fidelity, patience, and devotion of these sentinels of the sea.

The crystal lantern captures the last lights of the setting sun, which set ablaze the whitened tower and make the amber reflections on the tranquil waves glitter. The rugged rocks plunging into a deep-water cove and the cloud-streaked sky compose a setting of great maritime poetry. The contrast between the warm golden light and the deep evening blue shapes a decidedly “Hopperesque” atmosphere. An invitation to contemplation, celebrating the inhabited solitude of man facing the infinity of the sea.

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

Artwork details:

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

Technique: Giclée print on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment ink for a radiant rendering of the crepuscular light and deep blues.

Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.

Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.

Framing: Delivered ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.

Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

Inspired by 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 stretched canvas, 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 | 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 - Zürich Hauptbahnhof)
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, lighthouse, lighthouse keeper, ocean, twilight, rocky coast, ships, golden light, solitude, sea, contemplation, Edward Hopper, Pop Art, Le Yack.