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THE RACE

2026

Limited edition

5 copies

01/05

“The Race” celebrates the intensity, speed, and emotion of Formula 1 through two iconic moments in motorsport: a single-seater at full throttle and its triumphant crossing of the finish line.

This creation brings together two complementary scenes that tell the same story. On one side, a Formula 1 single-seater hurtles around the circuit at full speed, symbolizing power, precision, and determination. On the other, that same single-seater crosses the finish line beneath a waving checkered flag, embodying the culmination of a race and the reward for every effort.

One single-seater. One race. One goal: victory.

Created from a print that recreates the aesthetic of a blue ballpoint-pen drawing, the work stands out for its spontaneous strokes, dynamic hatching, and expressive lines. The deliberately energetic pen strokes create a sense of movement and speed, as if the single-seater were racing across the paper at full throttle.

The deep blue contrasts with the purity of the white background, highlighting the details of the single-seater, the circuit’s perspective, and the intensity of the checkered flag. This graphic approach evokes the authenticity of a hand-drawn automotive sketch, where every stroke helps convey the adrenaline of competition.

Using a folding technique inspired by the agamograph, the two depictions reveal themselves in turn, depending on the viewing angle. As viewers move in front of the artwork, they first see the single-seater in the middle of the race, then gradually witness it crossing beneath the checkered flag, as if time were moving in step with their gaze.

This three-dimensional illusion transforms a static composition into a dynamic visual experience, telling the story of the journey from effort to victory in a single movement.

Created by Cartist, an emerging young French artist, “The Race” is part of a collection devoted to three-dimensional automotive art, combining graphic design, craftsmanship, and optical illusion.

This work is part of an EDITION STRICTLY LIMITED TO 5 COPIES WORLDWIDE (01/05). Each copy is numbered, and this edition will never be reproduced identically.

Beyond its visual effect, “The Race” pays tribute to the very essence of motorsport. It evokes those moments when every fraction of a second counts, when the driver’s focus meets the power of the machine, and hours of preparation come down to a few meters.

Here, the checkered flag represents far more than the end of a race. It symbolizes achievement, perseverance, and the realization of an ambition. Between the speed of the first glance and the victory of the second, the work tells the story of the journey taken to reach a goal.

Because behind every victory lie sacrifices, hard work, and a constant determination to push beyond one’s limits.

Speed is a passion. Victory is an obsession.

Presented in an elegant black frame, the artwork is ready to hang. It will be carefully protected and shipped in reinforced packaging suited to its three-dimensional structure.

Colors and visual effects may vary slightly depending on lighting, screens, and viewing angle.