Trio
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(2020), 126 x 59.5 cm, N° 1/1
Gallery Print on Acrylic glass
About Trio
Mischievous, worried, Naive. The composition of these three faces create a true story of what differentiates the human character. Beginning on the top, you have Roland; bright pink but seemingly unaware of its surroundings. The shape of the facial features are reminiscent of question marks, although Roland still seems to maintain a relaxed attitude towards the world. Light shines through the mouth; whether it may be good or bad. Nonetheless, Roland has insight and knowledge to share.
On the bottom is Kenny. The features of this design are the most representative components of a face out of the three. It seems that Kenny is, to some extent, out of his element. Initially, the face may come across as nervous, weary, upset, or angry. But from a further distance, the general appearance and feel that the art is attempting to emit changes. Kenny’s yellow background seems to demonstrate that it is aware of something. Perhaps Kenny is enlightened about the future to come.
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 may be that the figures that surround Patrick will have the greatest impact on its outcome and facial features alike.
Trio;
written by the BollagArt team
Olivier Bollag's art piece, Mischievous, Worried, Naive, is a beautiful interpretation of human character and emotions. The triptych, which gathers three portraits from the COLORFUL FACES series, is Bollag's first, and it's nothing short of astonishing. The artwork invites us to "read" it from left to right, although each of the portraits is represented in a vertical format.
On the left side of the work, we see Roland, whose winning smile unfolds largely on a pink background. Roland's facial features are reminiscent of question marks, which reveals that the character has a curious attitude toward life. The light shines through the mouth, whether good or bad. Nonetheless, Roland has insight and knowledge to share, but his defying gaze makes one work to unveil the secrets Roland guards with satisfaction. Roland expresses calmness and confidence, traits that inspire anyone who gets to know him.
At the opposite side of Roland, we have Kenny. Kenny's facial expressions are obviously suggesting nervousness, and compared to Roland, he seems stuck in a state of confusion. The tension in Kenny's portrait indicates that the character is carrying an inner fight which, as the bright yellow background suggests, Kenny will win. Kenny is a character that craves transformation, which is why his face seems to be oriented toward the next two portraits of Patrick and Roland.
The central portrait, Patrick, is rendered in an abstract geometric aesthetic. By placing this uncanny portrait in the middle of the triptych, Bollag gives the idea of the 'transformation' that young Kenny seeks to experience, a central place. Although abstract, Patrick's portrait is not the least complicated of the faces. Patrick's personality has yet to be influenced and shaped by the world around him, a life stage that Kenny is close to experiencing as well.
The blue background in Patrick's profile inspires the viewer to learn and wonder without fear. While Patrick's personality is in full transformation, Kenny seems to be the next to embrace the 'alchemy' of life. In contrast, Roland expresses calmness and confidence, traits that inspire anyone who gets to know him, Patrick and Kenny included.
Bollag's art is a beautiful representation of the human psyche, portraying characters that are mischievous, worried, and naive. Each portrait is unique and tells a story, which is why the artwork is so compelling. Bollag's use of colors and shapes is impressive, and it's easy to see why he is so passionate about exploring the essence of faces and their emotions.
The artwork's central themes are positivity, happiness, and joy, which is evident in each portrait's unique expression. Roland's winning smile, Kenny's nervousness and the potential for transformation, and Patrick's naivety all contribute to an overall sense of eagerness to explore the world. The blue background behind Patrick's portrait, in particular, suggests that there is much to learn and discover in life, and that we should do so without fear.
In conclusion, Olivier Bollag's artwork, Mischievous, Worried, Naive, is a beautiful representation of the human psyche, exploring the essence of faces and their emotions. Each portrait tells a unique story, and the triptych's central themes of positivity, happiness, and joy are evident in each character's expression. Bollag's use of colors and shapes is impressive, and the artwork is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face who views it.
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