George Sand , double exposition, Jardin du Luxembourg (2019)

1.950,00€ (VAT included)

Author: Elizabeth Lennard

Art Style: Tirage Lambda sur papier métallique, maroufle sur aluminium / C-print on metallic paper, mounted on aluminium
Dimensions: 70x47cm, 27,5×18,5in
Edition: 2/10
Reference: EL008

Description

Description

This C-print photograph, titled George Sand, Double Exposition, Jardin du Luxembourg (2019) (27,5×18,5in) (edition 2/10) by the artist Elizabeth Lennard, captures a haunting and ethereal tribute to the famous French writer George Sand. The image is a double exposure, blending a close-up of Sand’s statue in the Jardin du Luxembourg with the natural surroundings of the park. The photograph is printed on metallic paper, which enhances its vibrant colors and gives the surface a reflective quality, adding to the dreamlike atmosphere.

In the composition, the statue of George Sand, draped in soft, flowing fabric, appears twice: once in full view and again as a large close-up of her face, gazing thoughtfully into the distance. The layering of the two images creates a surreal, almost ghostly effect, as if the figure is emerging from—or fading into—the surrounding environment. This dual representation suggests both the presence of Sand’s enduring legacy and the ephemeral nature of memory.

The photograph is bathed in an intense pink hue, which dominates the composition and gives the work an otherworldly quality. The background shows the Jardin du Luxembourg’s trees, their leaves blurred and bathed in warm, sunset-like tones of orange and pink. This vibrant, warm color palette contrasts with the solemnity of the stone statue, imbuing the piece with a sense of reverence while also feeling contemporary and visually striking.

The metallic paper’s reflective surface adds depth and richness to the colors, making the double exposure appear almost fluid, as if the viewer is looking through a veil of time. The overall composition, with its vivid colors, layered imagery, and reflective quality, invites reflection on the past and present, and how figures like George Sand continue to influence and inspire in modern contexts.

Mounted on aluminum, the photograph becomes both a modern piece of art and a homage to history, blending the timeless legacy of George Sand with a contemporary artistic vision.