Le Yack - A River Runs Through It - Hand signed

Calm river edged with a mass of dark trees, under a sky of clear blue; in the distance, a bridge and the pale silhouette of a building close the perspective. Immersed up to the thighs, a brunette woman in a midnight-blue one-piece swims forward and washes her face with both hands; water falls in a line of sparkling drops, wet hair slicked back. The surface, smooth as a mirror, doubles the silhouette with a stretched reflection that descends to the lower edge of the painting. Semiotically, the gesture — washing the face — is an elementary ritual, an erasure: she hides and purifies herself in the same motion, concealing her face from the spectator. The contrast between the deep shade of the left bank and the lightness of the sky reflected creates a two-register composition, and the golden flesh remains the only warm focal point in a palette of dark greens and blues. Precise crescendos on the water, broad strokes on the foliage, full-summer light.

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

Artwork features:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the piece.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment inks to highlight metallic reflections and the glow of 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: 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 canvases, creating limited editions accessible to a broader audience. Other works are produced 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 selection (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, USA)
Date: August 2023 | Empreinte Galerie (3 Rue d'Alibert, France - Orléans)
Date: August-December 2023 | Galerie Carré d'artistes (Rueil-Malmaison)
Date: June-December 2023 | Galerie Carré d'artistes (France - Lille)
Date: October 2022 | Espace CO'Met (Rue du Président Robert Schuman)

Keywords: neo-realist painting, river, bather, midnight-blue swimsuit, water reflection, droplets, foliage, summer, act of purification, bridge, oil on canvas, figurative art, Le Yack, Atelier Joconde