Patrick
Patrick
(2019), 59.5 x 84 cm, N° 1/3
Gallery Print on Acrylic glass
About Patrick
The face that is most simplistic at first glance is Patrick, the center and focal point of the piece. Patrick has the most basic features necessary to make up a face, but that does not mean it is anywhere close to the least complicated of the faces. Patrick's character seems naive. The character has yet to be influenced and shaped by the world around it. There are so many opportunities for Patrick's face to learn and form, to create something tangible to the human eye. The blue background fills the room with vastness to learn and wonder. To create something out of the formation of nothing more than a simple face. It maybe that the figures that surround Patrick will have the greatest impact on its outcome and facial features alike.
Patrick
written by the BollagArt team
Olivier Bollag's art piece, Trio, is a colorful and vibrant representation of Patrick's portrait. The portrait is an abstract representation of Patrick's character that aims to evoke happiness, joy, and a sense of eagerness to explore the world. Bollag has reduced Patrick's face to three colored lines and a background color, which at first glance appears simplistic. However, upon closer inspection, the portrait reveals a complex character that exudes positivity and a spirit of adventure.
Patrick, the center and focal point of the piece, has basic facial features, but his character seems naive and unshaped by the world. This depiction suggests that there are numerous opportunities for Patrick's face to learn, grow and form a tangible impression of himself on the world. The blue background that surrounds Patrick fills the room with vastness, instilling in the viewer a sense of wonder and the eagerness to explore the world.
The three colored lines that represent Patrick's face are expressive and dynamic. They were drawn in a spontaneous gesture that encapsulates many of the character's psychological features. On the upper side of the composition, a green line sketches Patrick's head, which represents his youthful spirit, curiosity, and connection to nature. The line that shapes the portrait, as seen from a semi-profile, is dark purple, which gives the impression of a mysterious and intriguing character.
The line that shapes Patrick's mouth is a playful smile, which suggests that the character is high-spirited and has a solar energy. The pink color of the line that sketches Patrick's mouth suggests that he is a friendly person, exuding affection, harmony, inner peace, and approachability. These colors and their placement create a sense of positivity and joy that is hard to miss.
The dominant blue in the background confirms to us that the character loves nature and often immerses himself in landscapes that he never gets tired of contemplating. The blue color and its placement also represent the vastness of the world and the endless possibilities for adventure that are available to Patrick.
Patrick is a traveler, an explorer, and full of energy. He is a mysterious figure, well-known to many, yet somehow unknown. The portrait invites contemplation about the potential for growth and change in every individual. Patrick recalls each and every one of us as young and adventurous, wise and affectionate individual that everyone respects and craves in their own lives. Patrick is the abstract representation of the best in each and every one of us.
In summary, Olivier Bollag's Trio is a colorful and vibrant representation of Patrick's portrait. The simplicity of Patrick's face belies its potential complexity, inviting contemplation about the potential for growth and change in every individual. The portrait features and characters connect strongly with positivity, happiness, and joy, inspiring viewers to explore the world with enthusiasm and eagerness. Through Trio, Bollag has achieved his goal of bringing a smile to the viewer's face.