Description
Trace bleue (2023) by Nicole Monnereau is a lively abstract mixed-media composition on paper that celebrates spontaneous mark-making and playful forms. Within the compact square format (19 × 19 cm / 7.5 × 7.5 in), vibrant blue gestures appear to dance across the surface alongside layered cut-out elements. These shapes—rendered in a variety of colors and line qualities—interact across the picture plane, creating a dynamic rhythm of positive and negative space.
The composition is built upon an expressive network of lines, whimsical figures, and lively accents, suggesting movement and visual conversation among the elements. With its balanced use of color, form, and layered texture, Trace bleue evokes an energetic exploration of creative impulse and visual narrative, inviting viewers to discover personal associations within the abstraction.










