Bisou Rose, 2024

Léa Dedieu  

This work by Léa Dedieu presents a stylized face through a composition mixing drawing and collage on paper. The artist uses abstract and refined forms to evoke the features of a face without going into detailed figurative. The mouth, in bright red, immediately catches the eye, bringing a sensual and energetic touch to the work. This mouth, with marked curves, almost seems to float in the space of the composition, surrounded by soft geometric shapes in pastel tones of pink, peach and yellow.

The blurred and rounded contours of the other elements, especially the large pink shape on the right and the touches of white, add a dreamlike and poetic dimension to the work, evoking surrealism or lyrical abstraction. The absence of distinctive elements such as eyes or nose leaves room for free interpretation by the viewer, giving this face a certain universality.

The whole is delicate, minimalist, but powerfully evocative, playing on suggestion and sensation rather than direct representation. There is a certain lightness in the palette and technique that contrasts with the intensity of the red mouth, creating a subtle balance between softness and passion.

The A4 format of the work invites an intimate appreciation, where the tactile element of paper and collage blends harmoniously with visual simplicity.

This unique piece is an excellent addition for collectors looking to enrich their collection with a modern and expressive work.