Cochon, 2024

Hervé Maury  

Hervé Maury paints animals as one paints landscapes or portraits, "living natures" that are funny and seductive in their apparent simplicity. Pigments and other materials blend together, movements and reliefs burst forth, capturing a special moment on each canvas. The artist transforms his enchanted bestiary into a family complicit in an everyday life in search of exoticism and absolute poetry. This captivating work depicts a pig with a surprisingly expressive gaze. The textured background accentuates the animal's simple yet evocative features, created from bold black lines that define its silhouette. The round eyes, enlarged by their dark outline, seem almost animated, adding a surprising depth to this playful depiction. The palette of subtly blended pinks and browns gives the piece a rustic charm, evoking a childlike sensibility. The treatment of the material and the minimalist approach accentuate the raw and immediate emotion, transforming this pig's face into an almost anthropomorphic figure. This work succeeds in capturing the essence of its subject with humor and sensitivity, leaving a lasting impression thanks to its inimitable style and visual boldness.