J+ Boubous, 2020

Gaëtan de Séguin   Emerging artists

This artwork presents a striking tapestry of human silhouettes, each distinct yet unified, painted in warm earth tones. The figures overlap seamlessly, their forms defined by bold, white outlines that create a sense of harmony amidst the chaos. Variations in color and pattern, including stripes and solid shades, add depth and individuality to each figure. The deliberate lack of facial features focuses attention on the collective rather than the individual, highlighting themes of community and diversity. The textured background, with its layered hues of ochre, olive, and rust, enhances the sense of depth and movement. This piece skillfully balances simplicity and complexity, inviting viewers to explore the interconnectedness of humanity. Its dynamic composition and thoughtful execution make it a compelling reflection on unity and identity.

J+ series Gaëtan de Seguin paints the crowd. But not only. Gaëtan de Seguin paints the individual, an individual within the crowd. A crowd within the individual. The idea of the “J+" series emerged from a tragic event: Charlie Hebdo Attack. The events got reiterated since then. The crowd and the individuals carried on with their lives. Sensitive or insensitive, they ended up shaping a “mosaic of a society, a patchwork of men"; they all have their own fears, anxieties, but also their own hopes and desires in a world that bears multiple aspects. When an individual parts from the crowd, one may wonder why… yes, why? Who is this individual? An intimate portrait? A fifteen minute moment of glory? A focus on the singularity of men? Representing himself in a complex world? Or simply for the pleasure of drawing bodies he's fascinated by… his fellows… his very own! The artist offers to see and to hear the men's voice. But most and foremost the song of those who keep going; freedom guides people in its own manner. In brief, Gaëtan de Seguin's painting is a bit of all this: a fragment of humanity endlessly renewed… day after day!