Original artwork description:

"Augusta Square I" is a striking artwork that seamlessly merges the techniques of collage and resin coating, bringing together a tactile depth and a glossy, almost liquid finish that demands attention. The work layers three distinct papers, each imbued with bold colors, over a grayscale portrait of Augusta Alexander—a model celebrated for his ability to oscillate between intense masculinity and poignant vulnerability. This duality is the core of the piece: Alexander's powerful, symmetrical features are juxtaposed with the tear on his cheek, a visual rupture that questions notions of stoicism and strength in contemporary masculinity.

The deliberate layering of colors—blues that evoke melancholy and reds that suggest passion—feels almost like a map of emotion, encasing Alexander's face in a mosaic of human experience. The resin adds a timeless quality, making the work feel frozen, as if preserving a fleeting moment of introspection and fragility in perpetuity. The choice of a supermodel, often idealized and unflinching, shedding a tear, acts as a subversive commentary on beauty and vulnerability in today’s image-obsessed culture.

This work situates itself firmly within the lineage of contemporary artists such as Julian Schnabel, whose textural experiments bridge fine art and raw human emotion, and Glenn Ligon, who interrogates identity through layering and bold contrasts. The emotional immediacy and aesthetic sophistication of "Augusta Square I" make it an essential addition to any contemporary collection. It's not merely a portrait; it's a challenge—a seductive yet haunting reminder of how fragile even the most "perfect" visage can be.

IMPORTANT: None of my artwork is perfect, they are organic, there are drops of paint, tears in the paper, waves, glue residues. They are original!

Jerome Cholet is a prize-winning artist based in Germany whose paintings have been exhibited nationally and internationally. Through his art, he endeavors to find, create, access, and inspire others with new perspectives. In the creation of his collages, Cholet most often employs imagery from newspaper covers and social media photographs. His distinctive pieces are completed with graffiti techniques using spray paint and sometimes resin.

Materials used:

Photo, Paper, Spray Paint, Epoxy resin

Tags:

#portrait #man #collage #lgbt #warhol #andy warhol #tea cup #braque de #man boy #queer art #sadness tears #beautyinsadness