Painting 015 by Françoise Nielly

A fascinating duality characterizes this double work, which is part of the revival of pictorial neo-expressionism. Through the creation entitled “Painting 015”, the talented painter Françoise Nielly explores the contrasts of human personality through two juxtaposed faces. The canvas plays on an opposition of tones to create a captivating visual tension. This stylistic research leads to a modern work of great narrative depth, emblematic of the artist’s work.

Two faces treated in close-up share the horizontal surface of the canvas in a particularly striking and daring asymmetrical arrangement. On the left, the first female figure is tilted, painted in shades of slate grey, earthy ocher brown, and enhanced by very thick magenta red lips. On the right, the second face directly faces the viewer, characterized by a light grey skin background and a magnetic turquoise eye surrounded by dense black shadows. A highly fluorescent and saturated fuchsia pink background completely envelops the right side, creating a superb thermal contrast with the cooler hues.

The visual artist’s craftsmanship is expressed in her ability to make monochrome areas and bursts of pure colors cohabit. Her vigorous handling of the spatula gives rise to a textured relief that accentuates the striking realism of these intersecting gazes.