Yann Argentin (1971) - Les Ombres

Yann Argentin born in 1971
Digital print

LES OMBRES represents two pedestrians crossing a wide avenue flooded with a golden light of late day, a bus and taxis against the light and reddish buildings in the background. The composition in strong central perspective, almost an 'urban canyon', and the very pronounced warm gradients transform the street into a mass of light in which the silhouettes are nothing but cast shadows.

Yann Argentin is fully aligned with the contemporary figuration movement with this impression of great aesthetic finesse. The work testifies to a remarkable compositional effort where the mastery of nuances creates a captivating visual dialogue.

The expressive force of the whole and the subtlety of the execution confer a remarkable presence to this piece. It is an ideal acquisition opportunity to enrich a discerning collection or to elevate a modern interior.