Elektra, 2023
Karine Langevin

Painting : resin, mixed media

50 x 40 x 3 cm 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

€750 750 €
Secure delivery : France   + €58
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Unique artwork

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Dimensions cm inch

50 x 40 x 3 cm 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


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Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

“Elektra" is a hybrid female figure, both a pop heroine and a modern archetype. Her name evokes the Marvel warrior and the cult record label whose emblem she wears on her forehead—a fragment of vinyl as a marker of identity. She embodies an emotionally rich urban life, where the arts, music, theater, film, and nature intertwine. Each visual element of the painting reflects her leisure activities and inner world. Her hands resting on her head symbolize the intensity of her thought, always in motion. The gold background acts as a sacred setting, revealing the complexity and power of this contemporary muse.

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Karine Langevin, Elektra
France  • 1972

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Artistic background and approach

Karine Langevin (KJL), a French artist born in 1972 in Dijon, develops a unique pictorial practice based on resin and mixed media techniques. A graduate in Fine Arts, she has been refining a personal visual language since 2005, nourished by Pop Art aesthetics and by a constant exploration of materials, light, and color.

Her work explores the surface's capacity to condense emotion. Each piece revolves around a specific theme and unfolds as a visual narrative. The compositions, rich in detail and symbolism, invite the viewer to a gradual, almost immersive reading, where hidden elements emerge like clues along a path.

In her studio in Gif-sur-Yvette, south of Paris, the artist shapes colorful and translucent surfaces, enlivened by glossy reliefs that capture the light and create a dialogue between depth and brilliance. The portrait, and more specifically the female figure, is at the heart of her work: a strong, expressive presence, imbued with meaning and identity.

Recognition and influence

Since 2019, Karine Langevin has been represented by several galleries that support the dissemination of her work. Her works circulate internationally, notably in the United States and Europe, where they appeal to collectors and enthusiasts with their visual intensity and narrative dimension.

Its growing influence is part of a constantly evolving approach, driven by a strong artistic identity and a continuous exploration of the expressive possibilities of resin and mixed techniques.

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