Le filet d'Esther Painting

Collages, acrylics and oil paint are superimposed to produce this enigmatic canvas with striking material effects. This contemporary work refers to the biblical story of Esther. Denouncing a plot to kill the subjects of the Persian king Ahasuerus, Esther asks him "to spare her and her people's lives". She boldly takes advantage of this opportunity to assert her ethnicity to the king, who is intrigued and asks her to name the culprit in the plot. Symbolically, Esther's nets close on the traitor, Prime Minister Haman. Over the centuries, the character of Esther has found its way into religious writings, painting, literature, music, theatre and even comic strips. A contemporary creation as rich in meaning and light as truth. Notes on the creations : - Linen canvas assembled on a stretcher keys - Canvas edges painted in satin black for a perfect finish - Ready to be hung (string attached to zinc-plated pegs) - Protected by a satin varnish for oil painting -The creations are signed on the front and the back -The creations are titled, dated and certified by the artist on the back