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Torsades, 2023
Olivier Picy  

Fine Art Drawings : ink · 29.7 x 21 x 1 cm 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

$163 163 $US
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Fine Art Drawings : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed

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29.7 x 21 x 1 cm 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth

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This artwork presents a majestic, solitary tree, drawn with remarkable precision in black ink. The twisted, gnarled trunk testifies to nature's resilience in the face of time. The meticulous details of the bark offer a palpable texture, drawing the eye with their complexity. The branches reach elegantly and bare towards the sky, creating a striking contrast with the pristine white background. The absence of leaves accentuates the dramatic, wintry aspect of the scene, symbolizing both fragility and strength. The apparent simplicity of the work is deceptive, for each ink stroke reveals undeniable depth and artistic mastery. This tree, both ordinary and extraordinary, invites introspective contemplation on the passage of time and the raw beauty of nature.

Olivier Picy, Torsades

Olivier Picy

France

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Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Olivier Picy first forged his vision in the rigor of high-level graphic design. 

In the 2000s, he collaborated as a freelancer with industry leaders (Evian, Orangina, Côte d'Or), before becoming known for his digital visual creation. Artistic approach: Cognitive Art and Nature Today, the artist is dedicated to exploring the tree and cognitive art. His current works, created with pigmented ink on thick paper (A4 format) in between three and five hours, are striking for their density and almost photographic rendering. 

Through the obsessive repetition of the line from archival quality ballpoint pen, he explores the complex structure of living things. His trees are not simple botanical representations, but neural networks projected onto paper, a visual metaphor for the resilience and connection between the human mind and nature. The surgical precision of the line allows the eye to follow a mixture of continuous and discontinuous lines, attempting to find a balance between matter and void.

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