Les mains des colosses (3) (2024)
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: P001
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Description
Description
Created as a unique etching on Fabriano paper, Les mains des colosses (3) (50 × 35 cm / 19.7 × 13.8 in) depicts two overlapping hands rendered in warm, earthy tones against a luminous white background. The hands appear suspended in motion, crossing and touching one another in a gesture that is both intimate and monumental. Through the subtle textures and tonal richness characteristic of the etching process, the forms emerge with a delicate yet powerful presence.
The composition is deliberately minimalist, focusing entirely on the expressive language of the hands. Their intertwined movement evokes themes of connection, support, vulnerability, and human interdependence. The absence of any surrounding narrative elements encourages the viewer to contemplate the symbolic significance of touch as a universal form of communication.
The title, Les mains des colosses (The Hands of the Colossi), suggests a dialogue between strength and sensitivity. While the hands possess a monumental quality, their interaction conveys tenderness rather than force. The choice of a unique print reinforces the singularity of the gesture captured, while the fine surface of the Fabriano paper enhances the tactile qualities of the image.
Through its restrained composition and evocative imagery, Les mains des colosses (3) invites reflection on the enduring power of human connection and the profound meanings carried by the simplest of gestures. The work transforms an everyday human action into a timeless symbol of empathy, solidarity, and shared experience.
