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La bohème,
2024
Willis
Painting : aerosol paint, acrylic, Stencil
100 x 60 x 2 cm 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,800
2 800 €
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Hand-signed by artist
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100 x 60 x 2 cm 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: France
In "La bohème", Willis celebrates the passion, carefree spirit, and freedom of love. Against a backdrop of explosive rays in vivid hues—fuchsia pink, electric blue, and pure white—two faces intertwine in a romantic embrace, eyes closed, surrendered to the moment. The composition conveys raw emotional intensity, heightened by black splatters and enigmatic symbols such as hearts and question marks.
Drawing from the aesthetics of street art, the artist creates a scene that is both intimate and graphic, where the geometric lines of the background contrast with the softness of human curves. This backdrop—resembling a shattered flag or a modern stained-glass window—may symbolize the social, cultural, or emotional structures within which love tries to exist—or from which it tries to break free.
Willis's signature “W," placed in the lower right corner, affirms the work's identity: free, urban, and alive.
"La bohème" is not just a tribute to love—it is a declaration of freedom, an ode to unruly passions, and to the beauty of a suspended moment.
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Originally from Savoie, French artist Willis discovered his calling at a very young age. At just 9 years old, he joined the legendary Bassens Cartoon Studio, laying the foundations for an artistic journey driven by meaning and emotion.
His commitment goes far beyond aesthetics: he uses his art as a vehicle for solidarity. Deeply affected by illness within his family—a sister living with endometriosis and relatives battling breast cancer—he creates works imbued with hope and resilience. In 2024, one of his pieces was sold for €1,000 at a Project Venus charity auction benefiting the French Breast Cancer League.
But Willis's heart beats even stronger when it comes to childhood and dreams. Just a month later, he teamed up with Fred Noleemeet on the Champs-Élysées to fulfill the wish of a young girl with leukemia, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through the magic of his paintbrushes, he etched an unforgettable memory into the heart of this little warrior.
In the world of street art, Willis has found his voice—a voice that speaks through vibrant colors, bold forms, and diverse mediums: large-scale murals, repurposed electrical boxes, sculptures, and meticulous stencils. Each piece is a manifesto, a visual ode to love, justice, and hope.
Guided by passion and altruism, Willis Street embodies the power of engaged art—art that touches lives, heals wounds, and inspires action. A reminder, too, that each of us can choose to follow our own path—with heart.
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