Teejo (1992) - Le radeau du capitalisme v2 XXL

The Raft of Capitalism - "Race to Gold, Shipwreck of the Souls." Digital collage: https://www.teejo.fr/pages/l-atelier-digital

In this contemporary reading of Géricault's masterpiece, I wanted to replace romantic despair with a sharp critique of the modern world: that of triumphant and toxic capitalism. The raft, gnawed by the waves, no longer bears survivors seeking salvation, but a failed humanity, hypnotized by symbols of wealth—ingots, vault, luxury suitcases, stock tickers. On the right, a “Wall Street” sign sets the scene: the financial el Dorado as a point of no return.

The gazes are empty, the sail bears the logos of the new idols: cryptocurrencies and luxury brands. A man, tattooed with a bull, a brutal symbol of the Stock Exchange, turns his back on the horizon. Time, represented by a clock adrift, and on the left-hand character’s watch, keeps slipping… but no one looks at it; everyone watches the distant yacht passing on the horizon in the hope of being saved.
This work portrays collective blindness, forgetting what is essential, and a society fighting not to sink… while refusing to let go of the superflu.

No frame. Shipped rolled.
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Technique: Digital printing in a laboratory
Support: Latex ink print on canvas
Edition: No. XX/10 signed by hand
XL size: 120 by 80 cm
Teejo logo on the back

Teejo is a contemporary French artist. He modernizes old works by great masters by reinventing them with his own vision. He aims to reintroduce to the whole world old paintings by great masters, sometimes forgotten with time. His passion for classical art has allowed him to develop his talent. He also creates new original works combining poetry, satire, prevention, and imagination, conveying many messages through his creations. These works are sold worldwide.

He creates his works using digital tools and enjoys mixing and revisiting techniques to get the best possible result. He is also the designer of “perceptual duality,” a graphic innovation filed with the National Institute of Industrial Property enabling multiple images in a single painting through color lenses.

Retrospective:

- Exhibition of a work in Miami
- TV, France 3 regional
- Exhibition Galerie Orléans
- NRJ radio feature
- Articles in the press
- Exhibition Château de St Jean le Blanc
- City prize of St Jean le Blanc
- Solo exhibition at Château de Terre Neuve
- Art gallery
- 15 exhibitions in 2025

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