Le Yack (1972) - Fast Food Aristocracy - Hand signed

In a majestic chiaroscuro of clear light and shadow worthy of the Dutch Golden Age, a noble 17th-century lady, dressed in a rich black velvet gown and adorned with an imposing lace jabot, poses with solemn, imperturbable dignity. Yet the absolute seriousness of her aristocratic expression violently contrasts with the ongoing action: she delicately savors the fries of a famous red fast-food cone of contemporary culture. This unexpected intrusion of mass consumer culture at the heart of a classical portrait creates a surprising and deeply ironic anachronism. The work captivates with its flawless technical execution, where light caresses with the same nobility both the delicacy of the lace and the crispy golden glow of the fries. The Yack signs here a brilliant piece, questioning with subversive humor our relationship with the icons of art history and with globalization. Le Yack, French pop and emergent street art artist. Alexandre Pelletier, known as Le Yack, was born in 1972 in Tours. During his studies, he attended the École Supérieure d’Art et de Design (ESAD) in Orléans. He is a director in publishing and on the web. Instagram @leyack45. His work is shown in a network of about forty galleries in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States. Artwork features: Signature: hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the piece. Technique: serigraphy giclée on canvas mounted on a wooden frame. The high-quality pigment print ensures perfect rendering of velvet textures, the delicacy of lace, and the vivid color contrast of the fast-food hues. Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered. Dimensions: 40 x 60 cm. Framing: Ready to be framed or hung directly on the wall. Authenticity: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Shipping: Shipped from France, securely packaged to ensure delivery in perfect condition. Inspired by classical and modern painting, Le Yack brings a contemporary gaze to his creations, integrating strong cinematic narrative elements. His works are characterized by bright colors, clean lines, and expressive compositions. The artist also explores different forms of artistic production. Some of his works are reproduced in series on canvassed frames, thus creating limited editions accessible to a wider audience. Other works are created as unique paintings on canvas, adding an exclusive and authentic dimension to his collection. Le Yack’s style reflects a fusion between traditional realism and the creative possibilities offered by digital technology. Exhibitions Date: March 2026 | Art3F (France - Nantes) Date: June 2025 | Mairie de Saint-Jean-le-Blanc (France - Saint-Jean-le-Blanc) Date: March 2025 | Galerie Lurquin (Belgium - Dinan) Date: June 2024 | Fine Arts sélection (France - Arcachon) Date: May 2024 | Palais des Arts (France - Dinard) Date: March 2024 | Galerie l’Art ancien (France - Orléans) Date: September 2023 | Espace Desfriches (France - Olivet) Date: September 2023 | SWISSARTEXPO 2023 (Switzerland - Zurich Hauptbahnhof) Date: September 2023 | One Martine Gallery (1 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10606, United States) Date: August 2023 | Empreinte Galerie (3 Rue d'Alibert, France - Orléans) Date: August-December 2023 | Galerie d'art Carré d'artistes (Rueil-Malmaison) Date: June-December 2023 | Galerie d'art Carré d'artistes (France - Lille) Date: October 2022 | Espace CO'Met (Rue du Président Robert Schuman)

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