Midnight skin, 2026
Painting : paper, collage, Indian ink, mixed media · 60 x 80 x 2 cm 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
$3,395
3 395 $US
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
paper , collage , Indian ink , mixed media on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
60 x 80 x 2 cm 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
65 x 85 x 4 cm 25.6 x 33.5 x 1.6 inch
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Vetted seller since 2026
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Description
This mesmerizing portrait is created with an ingenious technique of interwoven lines, capturing the intensity of the gaze and the subtle emotion of the subject. The intertwined striations and loops add depth and texture, creating a striking contrast between delicate shadows and soft highlights. Strands of hair flow fluidly around the face, giving an impression of movement and vibrant life. The expressive eyes, framed by meticulous detail, seem to pierce the viewer's soul. This unique work demonstrates an incredible mastery of line and detail, transforming each stroke into an essential element of the whole. Realism blends with abstraction in a harmonious dance, inviting our gaze to explore every corner of this remarkable composition and uncover its profound mysteries.
Presentation
Born in Marseille and raised on the Mediterranean sea spray, Axel Traverso grew up between the narrow streets of Ajaccio and the vibrant cultural scene of his hometown. Immersed in art from a very young age thanks to a strong family heritage, he developed a natural passion for drawing from childhood.
Trained in graphic arts in Marseille, he quickly gained national recognition by winning the Grand Prix at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. In 2006, he founded his creative agency TRAVERSO in Paris, where he puts his artistic sense at the service of brand identity.
Inspired by Andy Warhol's iconic aesthetic, Leonardo da Vinci's timeless virtuosity, the raw beauty of nature, and the pop culture clichés that permeate our world, Axel presents a universe where pop, tradition, and visual poetry intertwine. His works, photorealistic from a distance but vibrant with texture and energy up close, are conceived as timeless pieces, both powerful and elegant. They delicately and satirically explore the paradoxes of our time: ego, appearances, social norms, and the simplicity of the world around us.
Each canvas becomes an invitation to reflection, a mirror held up to a society in flux, where beauty and critique meet and where tradition and modernity are in constant dialogue. An insatiable artist, Axel Traverso continues his exploration of the imagination, offering works imbued with sensitivity and truth.
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