Forme et lumière
By Nadine Hardy
US$ 4,400
Overview
2024
Mixed Media, Acrylic on wood
Unique Work
Dimensions: 110cm (H) x 70cm (W) x 2cm (D) / 43.3" (H) x 27.6" (W) x 0.8" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
Nadine Hardy's bas-relief, crafted entirely in white, captures a moment of intense exchange between five human silhouettes. Each figure appears to be engaged in a silent consultation, forming a compact group whose bodies subtly stand out from the background thanks to the shadows they cast.
The artist's exclusive use of white is a deliberate choice. This single color creates a uniformity and purity in the work, which is difficult to achieve with other hues. White, with its brilliance and luminosity, brightens the decor and brings an unparalleled freshness. It highlights the forms and volumes without distraction, allowing the viewer to focus fully on the details of the silhouettes and their interactions.
The bodies, although discreet, reveal a marked presence through the play of shadow and light, creating a depth that brings the scene to life. This subtle but effective contrast makes the silhouettes almost tangible, inviting prolonged contemplation and personal interpretation of the scene.
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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