Warning: Male
Description
This image features a stylized representation reminiscent of a road warning sign. The painting employs a starkly minimalistic and iconic design.
The background is a flat, pure white, providing a neutral canvas that draws the viewer’s attention to the central figure. Dominating the composition is a red, triangular border, the type typically associated with cautionary signage on the road, suggesting the viewer should pay attention or yield.
Inside this triangle, we see the silhouette of a male figure in solid black. The figure is depicted from the back, with a muscular build, standing upright with what appears to be one leg slightly raised, possibly mid-stride. The man’s head is also slightly inclined, as if looking forward or contemplating. The pose is relaxed yet purposeful.
The solid black silhouette of the figure contrasts sharply with the bright red of the triangle and the white background, making the image pop with a graphic intensity. The silhouette is detailed enough to convey human form, but devoid of any further detail that might suggest individual identity or facial features.
The triangular border has two red protrusions at the top left and top right, further mimicking real-life signage. The use of such universal symbols could imply a message or warning about masculinity or the role of men in society, though interpretations may vary widely depending on the viewer’s perspective.
Details
Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm
Orientation: Square
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Style: Expressionism
Year: 2021
Location: Paris, France
Framed: No
Ready to hang: Yes
240,00 €
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