Leyris, Jean, Sous-bois , 2017
2017
Charcoal on paper
74 x 108.5 cm
“Sous-bois” is another of Jean Leyris’s explorations of natural landscapes, using charcoal to depict the depth and complexity of an undergrowth. The artist, influenced by his years spent in Provence, captures forests and wooded spaces with remarkable mastery. The play of light and shadow, typical of his work, adds a mystical dimension to this work, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the density and calm of the undergrowth.
About the author
Jean Leyris (born 1939)
Jean Leyris’ work is distinguished by his bas-reliefs of still lifes on table corners, figures on beds, landscapes or trees alone; subjects that traditionally take up more space on the canvas. A strong sense of frontality emerges from his works, with protruding points, the relief of a piece of fruit, the diagonal of a knife. He also creates figures in the round, with worked materials that have an authority, presence and monumentality reminiscent of Giacometti.
