Leyris, Jean, The Inner Courtyard, 2013

In “La cour intérieure”, Jean Leyris deploys his mastery of charcoal to depict a courtyard where a dark, closed gate occupies the center of the composition. An open door on the right and a ladder on the left add a narrative dimension to the composition. The influence of his experience in cinema and stage direction is felt, giving this work an almost theatrical dimension where every element of the décor seems carefully chosen. The viewer feels that architectural and natural environments have deeply influenced his art.