Cartist - DETERMINATION

DETERMINATION

2026

Limited edition

5 copies

01/05

“Determination” explores mental strength, focus, and the will to push beyond one’s limits through two inseparable symbols of Formula 1: a driver’s gaze and the power of their single-seater race car.

This creation brings together two complementary representations of the world of motor racing. On one side, the intense gaze of a driver through their helmet visor, symbolizing absolute focus, courage, and control. On the other, a Formula 1 car hurtling at full speed, embodying performance, precision, and the constant pursuit of the limits.

A gaze. A machine. One obsession: victory.

Created from a print that recreates the aesthetic of a red ballpoint pen drawing, the artwork stands out for its spontaneous strokes, energetic cross-hatching, and expressive lines. The deliberately quick, irregular pen strokes convey the intensity of competition and the adrenaline felt at every moment on the track.

The deep red, associated with the world of motor racing, evokes passion, power, and determination. It contrasts with the purity of the white background, amplifying the visual impact of the driver’s gaze and the moving single-seater.

Using a folding technique inspired by the agamograph, the two images reveal themselves in turn depending on the viewing angle. As the viewer moves in front of the artwork, they first discover the driver’s determined eyes, then gradually see their car appear, racing at full speed.

This three-dimensional illusion transforms a still composition into a dynamic visual experience, in which the man’s focus gives way to the power of the machine.

Created by Cartist, a young emerging French artist, “Determination” is part of a collection dedicated to three-dimensional automotive art, combining graphic design, hands-on craftsmanship, and optical illusion.

This artwork 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, “Determination” pays tribute to one of the most essential qualities in motorsport: mental strength.

Behind every helmet is a driver facing pressure, risk, and the constant demands of performance. Every corner calls for absolute precision, every overtake takes courage, and every victory requires unwavering determination.

The artwork thus sets two fundamental aspects of competition against each other: mental preparation and action. The driver’s gaze represents the moment of focus before the effort, while the car embodies that determination brought to life on the track.

But this creation also reaches beyond the world of motorsport. It symbolizes ambition, perseverance, and the ability to pursue a goal despite obstacles. Because behind every great achievement lies a deep conviction: never to give up.

Speed comes from the machine. Victory is born in the driver’s mind.

“Determination” is therefore much more than a representation of Formula 1. It is a tribute to all those who refuse to give up on their ambitions and move forward with one idea in mind: to always go further.

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 the lighting, screens, and viewing angle.