Alexis Ralaivao's exhibition, Éloge de l'ombre (In Praise of Shadows), presents new black and white paintings that highlight composition, light, and shadow. The works feature portraits and still life tableaux that magnify subtle details. Influenced by film noir, Ralaivao's art immerses viewers in a world of drama and suspense. Shadows play a critical role in his compositions, providing depth and modeling forms. The stark light creates a contrast that reveals the reflective qualities of materials, enriching the visual experience with profound gravitas.
Ralaivao unveils a suite of new paintings rendered entirely in black and white, sharpening his attention to composition, light, and shadow.
Influenced by film noir, Ralaivao's works absorb the viewer into a romanticized world of drama and suspense as if the viewer has arrived at a narrative in media res.
Shadows command the compelling tenor of Ralaivao's compositions, creating depth and modeling the forms of his subjects and their material surroundings.
Ralaivao's shadows offer a profound gravitas that contrasts the presence of light in the reflective shine of an earring or the transparent shimmer of glass tableware.
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