Le Yack - The Long Goodbye Suite - Hand signed

Bright apartment with high sash windows, cream walls saturated with a milky light that bleaches the edges. Reposing in a mid-century Scandinavian armchair with a teak frame and olive green cushions, a brunette woman with short hair wears a wide, loose white men's shirt, from which a loose Scottish tie hangs; legs crossed, bare feet, she glances at the viewer with assured nonchalance. Behind her, an olive green sofa runs along the bay window. Semiotically, the male wardrobe worn directly on the skin performs a classic displacement of the iconography of desire: borrowing, the next day, the ironic appropriation of the other’s attributes. The entire palette — cream, olive, sage, warm wood — is a dull chord illuminated only by the whiteness of the shirt. The window’s overexposed light erases the urban landscape and closes the scene in on its intimacy. Fluid technique, soft smudges, atmosphere of late morning.

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 art director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited in 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, using a high-quality pigment ink to faithfully reproduce details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame, according to your preferences.
Authentication: 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 gaze to his works by incorporating emblematic elements of pop and urban culture. His works are characterized by vivid colors, dynamic shapes and expressive compositions.

The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his pieces are reproduced in series on canvas-mounted boards, thus 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 art and the infinite possibilities offered by digital technology. His innovative approach and adept use of digital resources allow him to create original works that captivate the eye and invite reflection.

Exhibitions

Date: June 2025
Saint-Jean-le-Blanc Town Hall
France - Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

Date: March 2025
Lurquin Gallery
Belgium - Dinan

Date: June 2024
Fine Arts Selection
France - Arcachon

Date: May 2024
Palace of the Arts
France - Dinard

Date: March 2024
L’Art Ancien Gallery
France - Orléans

Date: September 2023
Desfriches Space
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 Gallery
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

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