by Cecile Plaisance
Nude
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: Blum
Nude by Cécile Plaisance is a conceptually resonant lenticular artwork that explores themes of purity, cleansing, and the layers of identity we inhabit. The piece initially presents a nude figure adorned with intricate tattoos across their skin, representing a form of self-expression and personal history. As the viewer shifts their perspective, the lenticular effect enacts a striking transformation, revealing the same figure with their skin completely bare and untattooed, suggesting a sense of naturalness, a return to a pristine state, or a metaphorical cleansing.
This artwork delves into the idea of the body as a mutable canvas and the different ways we choose to present ourselves. The transition from tattooed to untattooed evokes a powerful dialogue about identity, the permanence and impermanence of self-expression, and the concept of shedding layers to reveal an underlying purity. “Nude” is a thought-provoking and visually captivating piece, ideal for collectors who appreciate art that explores profound themes of transformation, the body’s narrative potential, and the search for an essential self.
Size: large
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