MIXED MEDIA
PANNETIER LE HÉNAFF
(FRANCE)
 
DETAILS
Drawing, Ink
21 x 29.7 cm
2024
 
DESCRIPTION
At the front and center is the portrait of the mysterious lady, with a hidden monster hiding in her hair, creating a delightful contrast with the angelic atmosphere of the scene.
 
In the background, various irises (Iris Germanica "Rota", Iris Germanique "Beauty", Iris Germanica "Mrs Neubrunner") are revealed in the middle of the wildflowers surrounding the woman.
 
Finally in the third layer, here is Mont St Michel in Normandy, adding a psychological touch to the portrait. The swirls emphasize the woman's gaze towards the Earth and the Sun, in striking contrast to the threatening presence of the monster sliding in her hair, whispering sinister words in her ear.
 
This portrait was made in July 2024, using graphite, chalk, charcoal, watercolor, sepia and coffee on ocher paper, 21 x 29.7 cm. Here finally lies the nuance between appearing and being, St Michel fighting on his mountain, or a look towards the horizon, the eye of the viewer on this portrait and its shadows.