by Cecile Plaisance
Remain Calm
Artist: Cécile Plaisance
Material: Lenticular print framed with museum glass
Size (medium): 125 cm H × 95 cm W × 5 cm D (49 1/5 × 37 2/5 × 2 in)
Size (large): 165 cm H × 124 cm W × 5 cm D (65 × 49 × 2 in)
Series: Iconic
Remain Calm by Cécile Plaisance is a compelling lenticular artwork that reimagines a ubiquitous cultural directive, injecting it with a nuanced commentary on control, resilience, and concealed realities. The initial view typically presents a composed figure or a scene that embodies the instruction to “Remain Calm,” often with a classic, almost vintage aesthetic. However, as the viewer shifts their position, the lenticular effect subtly, yet powerfully, reveals an underlying layer – a figure beginning to undress, a hint of vulnerability, or a transformation that contradicts the initial message of placidity.
Plaisance expertly uses this iconic phrase to explore the tension between public presentation and private truth, the pressures of societal expectations, and the individual’s inner world. “Remain Calm” is a sophisticated and thought-provoking piece that challenges the viewer to look beyond the surface and consider the hidden complexities and strength that lie beneath. It’s an excellent addition for collectors who appreciate art that merges pop culture iconography with profound psychological and social commentary, inviting contemplation on what it truly means to “remain calm” in a world of constant flux.
Size: large
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