Émergence
By Nadine Hardy
US$ 1,550
Overview
2024
Mixed Media, Acrylic on wood
Unique Work
Dimensions: 42cm (H) x 42cm (W) x 2cm (D) / 16.5" (H) x 16.5" (W) x 0.8" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
This pure white bas-relief subtly reinterprets Henri Matisse's iconic work, Blue Nude. Through a delicate interplay of lines and volumes, the female figure unfolds in space, seemingly emerging from the smooth surface of the material. The body, fragmented and stylized, evokes both the softness of natural curves and the strength of geometric contours. The artist captures the essence of the female form while stripping it down, reducing it to its most essential shapes.
The light reliefs create a subtle contrast of shadows and highlights, bringing the silhouette to life while maintaining an ethereal dimension. The clean lines and gentle curves echo Matisse's original work, while introducing a tactile and sensual quality unique to the bas-relief technique. The choice of white reinforces the minimalist and poetic nature of the piece, evoking the purity and simplicity of form.
Ready to hang. Work on frame: 2 cm deep wooden frame for hanging the painting. It does not add any cm in length or width.
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Artist profile
Nadine Hardy
Born: 1968
Hometown: Buros
Based in: France
"Especially impressed and inspired by the colors, Nadine Hardy creates vivid surfaces decorated with the bright coats of paint. She paints on wooden panels, provoking the effects which painting knife or plastic card have on the smooth surface. Letting the color to guide the whole painting process, she is striving …
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