JEAN JACQUES DELEVAL (1945-2020) - Minnie and Blue Coca-Cola

Size: 73 x 54 cm.
Description of the Work
Theme and Composition: The piece presents a surrealist juxtaposition and Pop Art. In the center, the character Minnie Mouse stands with arms crossed and a reflective/thoughtful gaze, wearing her classic red dress and red bow with white polka dots.
Background: In the background and around Minnie, blue Coca-Cola cans are stacked and crushed. The color contrast between the vibrant metallic blue of the cans and Minnie's red attire creates a strong visual appeal.
Visual Elements:
In the upper left corner, the characteristic artist signature monogram/stamp (DE LE VAL in a red square) stands out.
The play of light, shadows, and metallic reflections on the crushed cans creates a dramatic, three-dimensional, hyper-realistic effect.

2. Painting Technique and Materials
Technique: Mixed Media / Acrylic on Canvas.
Artistic Style: Hyper-realism / Photorealism coupled with Pop Art.
Technical Execution:
The artist uses an airbrush (air spray) combined with fine brushes to achieve smooth color gradations, shadow transitions, and the perfect texture of the metallic surfaces.
The illusion of volume (trompe-l'œil) and the ability to portray details such as the crumples, torn aluminum, and the folds of metal are the hallmark of the hyper-realistic technique applied by the painter.