Highlights
Acrylic paint and colored pencils
Art: 7.5 x 7.5 inches (19 x 19 cm)
Frame: 9 x 9 inches (22.9 x 22.9 cm)
Materials: 
Watercolor paper
Wooden frame (gold)
Painted mat board (ivory)
Glass
Certificate of authenticity

IMPORTANT NOTE: This artwork is a part of my solo exhibition Pierrot: A Visual Story of Poetic Sensitivity (Alliance Française de Chicago, Oct. 9 to Dec. 14, 2024). It can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.

Bonjour,

This series of original drawings and paintings, titled "PIERROT" focus on the iconic French character rooted in the commedia dell’arte (Italian comedy). With his gentle melancholy, he has left an indelible mark on me since a young age.

PIERROT MOUCHARABIEH II

By incorporating the moucharabieh - the traditional latticework found on traditional Tunisian homes to offer privacy while still allowing light and air to flow through - I’m merging elements of my French and Tunisian roots, creating a connection between Pierrot’s image and a cultural symbol that is part of my own story. The moucharabieh represents more than just a beautiful architectural feature; it speaks to the balance between concealment and exposure. It is used here as a metaphorical screen. It becomes a filter between inner emotions and outer expression, between openness and reserve. This golden moucharabieh are both a barrier and an illuminator. Extending the grid onto the mat board further blurs the line between the artwork’s internal world and the external, as though the emotional boundaries cannot be confined within the portrait itself. What does it mean to be both seen and hidden, and how does this tension reflect in your own life?

In PIERROT MOUCHARABIEH II, the gold screen overlay, with its sharp, angular lines, mirrors the emotional isolation that Pierrot feels. The purple and gold backdrop enhances the intensity of the composition, creating a stark contrast with the soft, muted tones of Pierrot’s face and ruffled white collar.

This piece invites personal reflection on themes of identity and boundaries. How do the barriers and screens we create—both physically and emotionally—shape our sense of self and connection to others?

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The shipping is not included in the price. This framed artwork can be delivered to you worldwide, or picked up in person in Chicago for free (use code PICKUP to take off the shipping fees). Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Please note that color may differ slightly from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: this artwork can only be collected or shipped after December 14, 2024.

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