1. Philosophical and Artistic Context

The work "Curvatures" is part of a profound reflection on contemporary abstraction, in which the reinterpretation of Van Gogh's "Portrait of a Lady" becomes a pretext for exploring the tensions between figuration and abstraction, between tradition and modernity. Philosophically, this piece questions the notions of duality and coexistence—themes dear to Van Gogh—transposing them into a contemporary vision where the feminine embodies resilience, generosity, and strength. The title "Curvatures" evokes organic forms, sinuous movements, and meaningful voluptuousness, symbolizing both the flexibility of the mind and the ability to transcend constraints.

2. Subrealism and Gestural Abstraction

Subrealism, as practiced here, does not seek to reproduce reality, but to extract its emotional and symbolic essence. By revisiting Van Gogh's portrait, the emphasis is placed on curves—dynamic lines, spirals, and volutes—which become metaphors for emotions and vital energy. Gestural Abstract Expressionism, inherited from artists such as de Kooning and Pollock, is summoned to liberate gestures and translate the intensity of the feminine in its rawest essence. The brushstrokes, both physical and digital, create a dialogue between the materiality of acrylic paint and the immateriality of digital technology.

3. Tribute to Femininity and Resilience

"Curves" celebrates women in all their complexity: their beauty, generosity, strength, and exceptional resilience. By erasing the figurative features of the original portrait, the work suggests that the grandeur of the feminine lies in its very invisibility—in that which eludes conventional representation. The curves, both soft and powerful, become allegories of this duality: fragility and endurance, gentleness and determination.

4. Technical Hybridization: Physical and Digital Painting

The mixed media employed—acrylic on canvas photographed, digitally reworked, then animated frame by frame—embodies a hybrid vision, at the intersection of digital subcultures and traditional artistic practices. The photograph of the canvas preserves the texture and authenticity of the pictorial gesture, while the minimalist animation adds a temporal and meditative dimension. This approach allows the curves to "breathe life," making them vibrate and transform, evoking the continuous flow of emotions and experiences.

5. Digital Meditation and the Reinvention of Classical Art

The minimalist animation, based on a succession of subtly altered images, invites meditative contemplation. Each movement—an unfolding curve, a color in motion—encourages an intuitive connection with the work. This dynamic interpretation also questions how digital tools can enrich our relationship with classical masterpieces: not by replacing them, but by extending their resonance in a contemporary language.

Summary

"Curves" is much more than a simple reinterpretation: it is a philosophical and sensory homage to femininity, an exploration of the tensions between tradition and innovation, and a celebration of art's capacity to reinvent itself. By blending physical painting and digital animation, this work embodies a hybrid, subrealist vision, where curves become the universal language of emotion and resilience. As part of the Xanthopsia collection, it reminds us that even in altered perceptions, there is beauty to be discovered—a utopia of positivity, reflecting the eternal strength of the feminine.

Curvatures: Xanthopsia 174:

Tribute to Van Gogh:

« Portrait of a woman wearing a hat  »

in Van Gogh Museum collection

Digital art version :

2160 x 3840 px / 4K MP4 / 109 Mo / 7 fps / 1/1 édition on @objktcom