Les mains des colosses (2) (2025)
550,00€ (VAT included)
Eau forte, tirage unique sur Fabriano
Art Style: Etching, unique print on Fabriano paper
Dimensions: 50x35cm 19,7×13,8in
Reference: P002
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Description
Description
Created as a unique etching on Fabriano paper, Les mains des colosses (2) (50 × 35 cm / 19.7 × 13.8 in) presents two hands engaged in a subtle and evocative gesture. Rendered in rich reddish-brown tones, the hands emerge from the white surface with remarkable tactile presence, their finely etched textures revealing every contour, fold, and trace of movement. Suspended within an open, uncluttered space, the composition invites close attention to the expressive power of the human hand.
The interaction between the two forms suggests a moment of encounter, support, or silent communication. One hand appears to reach upward while the other gently crosses its path, creating a dynamic tension between movement and stillness. Through this carefully balanced arrangement, the work explores themes of connection, dependence, and the complex relationships that bind individuals together.
The title, Les mains des colosses (The Hands of the Colossi), evokes both physical strength and symbolic significance. Although monumental in implication, the hands are portrayed with great sensitivity, emphasizing vulnerability and empathy rather than power. The delicate qualities of the etching process, combined with the singular nature of the unique print, reinforce the sense of an unrepeatable moment captured in time.
In Les mains des colosses (2), Prudence transforms a simple gesture into a meditation on human presence and shared experience. The work highlights the expressive capacity of the body, inviting viewers to reflect on the ways touch, care, and mutual recognition shape our understanding of one another.
