Le Yack - Blues Rider - Hand signed

This figurative and offbeat work features an iconic pop culture character, reminiscent of the Blues Brothers’ aesthetic, dressed in a stern black suit, a Fedora hat, and dark sunglasses. A cigarette at his lips, he rides with unfaltering seriousness a tiny bright red motorcycle bearing the number “1.” The striking contrast between the man’s stature, his impassive demeanor, and the vehicle’s ridiculous size creates an immediate comic and surreal effect. The background, treated with vibrant painterly brushstrokes representing a sunlit, tree-filled landscape, reinforces the scene’s absurd mismatch. A bold, humorous composition that playfully reinterprets the codes of cinematic culture.

Le Yack, a French emerging pop and street art artist. Alexandre Pelletier, aka 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 creative director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. He is exhibited 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: Gicleé print on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, using high-quality pigment inks for faithful reproduction of brushstrokes and contrasts.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, each individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame or to hang directly on the wall.
Authenticity: Comes with 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 production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvas-boards, creating limited editions accessible to a wider audience. Others 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 | Mairie de 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 - Hauptbahnhof Zürich)
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: contemporary figurative painting, giclee print, Blues Brothers, man in a suit, mini motorcycle, humor, absurdist, Pop Art, surrealism, cinema, pop culture, Le Yack.