Le Yack (1972) - Fast Food Aristocracy - Hand signed

In a magistral chiaroscuro worthy of the Dutch Golden Age of painting, a noble lady of the 17th century, clad in a rich black velvet gown and adorned with an imposing lace ruff, poses with an unperturbed solemnity. Yet the absolute seriousness of her aristocratic expression violently contrasts with the action underway: she delicately savors the fries from a famous red fast-food cone of contemporary branding. This unexpected intrusion of mass consumer culture into the heart of a classical portrait creates a strikingly anachronistic and deeply ironic effect. The work captivates with its flawless technical execution, where light caresses with equal nobility the delicacy of the lace and the crispy golden hues of the fries. Le Yack signs here a brilliant piece, questioning with subversive humor our relationship to art-historical icons and to globalization.

Le Yack, a French pop artist and emerging street art figure. 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 showcased within a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, and the United States.

Artwork Features:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame. The high-quality pigment print guarantees a faithful reproduction of the velvet textures, the finesse of the lace, and the striking color contrast of the fast-food.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 60 cm.
Framing: Ready to frame or hang directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Accompanied by an authenticity certificate 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 art production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on boxed canvases, 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 | 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: digital painting, classical portrait, Renaissance, Dutch Golden Age, ruff, lace, anachronism, fast-food, fries, McDonald's, humor, irony, pop-surrealism, subversion, Le Yack, contemporary art.