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L'île des Kobol,
2021
Françoise Leblond
Painting : acrylic
81 x 60 x 2 cm 31.9 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€3,090
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Dimensions cm • inch
81 x 60 x 2 cm 31.9 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: France
"Kobol Island" A fusion of realism and fantasy.
The painting titled "L'île des Kobol" by painter Françoise Leblond transports viewers to a fantasy world. This work eloquently illustrates her distinctive artistic approach called "imaginary realism," a skillful fusion of reality and fantasy to create a new and unexpected vision of the world around us.
"Kobol Island" immerses us in a dazzling landscape. The fiery sky tinged with a bright pink creates a captivating gradient, merging harmoniously with a shimmering blue sea. At the center of this scene, a purple arch-shaped island stands proudly, adorned with four towers in bright colors - orange, blue, pink and green - topped with pointed roofs. This archipelago island becomes the epicenter of the composition, captivating the viewer with its striking contrasts and enigmatic silhouette.
The dynamism of the scene is reinforced by the presence of two boats with three diamond-shaped sails, which seem to be sailing resolutely towards this fantastic island. They breathe an element of movement and adventure into the composition, inviting the spectators to embark on an imaginary journey.
The rocky elements that frame the scene reinforce this feeling of immersion. On each side, purple rocks emerge from the waves, displaying terraces and towers reminiscent of those on the central island. This subtle symmetry contributes to the visual harmony of the painting. On these terraces, new creatures and extravagantly shaped trees populate an unexpected world, where the strange and the marvelous coexist in perfect harmony.
A central and intriguing element of the painting is the orange bridge suspended between the two rocks. Adorned with three towers similar to those on the island, this footbridge evokes a symbolic link between these distinct elements. It intensifies the feeling of exploration and interconnection within this singular artistic universe.
The orange sand shoreline stretches towards the rocks, creating a transitional space between the aquatic and terrestrial worlds. On this sandbank, starfish and fantastic creatures with unique silhouettes bear witness to the richness and diversity of the underwater world imagined by the artist.
The sky itself is inhabited by a multitude of intriguing elements. Three strange figures, with smiling heads and yellow hair, float in the skies above three other islands. This juxtaposition adds a vertical dimension to the composition, encouraging the eye to explore every corner of this magical canvas.
"L'île des Kobol" is part of Françoise Leblond's "Imaginary Realism" series. Through this painting, she invites us to cross the boundaries of conventional reality to dive into a world where color, shape and movement combine to create a new reality. Each element of the composition is meticulously designed to stimulate the imagination and awaken a deep connection between the viewer and the artist's artistic universe.
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Presentation
Françoise Leblond is a French painter and sculptor, member of the Taylor Foundation. After studying art at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and a diploma in interior architecture at the Académie Charpentier in Paris, she learned the techniques of faux wood and faux marble at the École Blot in Reims, as well as as the art of trompe l'oeil and wall frescoes at IPEDEC in Pantin. She worked as a decorator for architectural firms and for entertainment before devoting herself fully to painting and sculpture in 2002, the year in which she created the Elvina gallery workshop. Since then, she has exhibited her work in France and abroad, with works present in public and private collections.
Artistic approach:
Françoise Leblond, painter and sculptor, is distinguished by an artistic approach that fuses imagination and reality, thus creating a universe where the border between the concrete and the abstract blurs. His works, whether paintings or sculptures, are imbued with a singular aesthetic that invites reflection and escape.
Françoise Leblond's “imaginary realism" paintings reveal a metaphorical quest for reality beyond its tangible appearances. His paintings, imbued with a captivating aesthetic, depict a universe where the strange and the marvelous mingle in a dreamlike dance. Through evocative shapes and suggestive colors, the artist invites the viewer to introspection, to a reassessment of their own perception of the world.
With her “Poetic Abstraction Paintings", Françoise Leblond transports us to a space where color and form unite to evoke pure emotions and a contagious joie de vivre. His fantastical creatures and abstract landscapes are an ode to spontaneity and creative freedom.
His “Poetic Abstraction" sculptures are manifestations of his fertile imagination and technical mastery. Each piece is a celebration of form and space, where the artist plays with materials to bring emotions and stories to life. Françoise Leblond uses materials such as aluminum or stainless steel to create works that are both modern and timeless.
In her paintings “Grands Maîtres revisited" Françoise Leblond plays with the rules of classical and contemporary art with a unique sense of aesthetics With discretion and audacity, she revisits the paintings of great masters to give them new life, thanks to her pictorial technique. She manages to create works of art that are both funny and poetic, while maintaining high standards in the quality of her work.
In her paintings “Anthropomorphic Cats" Françoise Leblond has an innate talent for transforming cats into funny and endearing anthropomorphic characters in her paintings. It gives them a unique personality and endows them with human gestures and behaviors that are both amusing and moving. She paints cats with freedom, without constraint or concern for realism, and this freedom is contagious. She manages to capture their curious nature, their grace and their undeniable charm.
Françoise Leblond was able to create a real world of cat sculptures that reflects her personality and her love of life. Through her stylized cat sculptures, she manages to convey pure and sincere emotion. Each of his works is unique and exudes a singular aura that invites the viewer to let themselves be carried away by their imagination.
Françoise Leblond's sculptures are imbued with a universal language that speaks to all generations. They evoke primary emotions like tenderness, joy, wonder, surprise and curiosity. They are the reflection of an artist who is part of an ancient tradition where art is considered a form of direct communication with the soul of man
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