Original artwork description:

A Delicate Dream: The Power of Vulnerability in Contemporary Art

This extraordinary artwork, Augusta Sleep I, captures a rare and deeply intimate perspective of model Augusta Alexander, celebrated for his commanding presence in fashion. Here, the artist invites us to explore a softer, dreamlike side of masculinity. The composition, divided into nine panels, deconstructs the figure into fragmented moments of repose, creating a mosaic of vulnerability and strength.

The interplay of black paint and resin transforms the original black-and-white photographs, suffusing them with delicate shades of pink. This subtle chromatic shift evokes the organic, flowing quality of water, imbuing the piece with a sense of fluidity and serenity. The resin coating intensifies this effect, amplifying the tactile depth and enhancing the work’s ability to draw viewers into its narrative.

Contextualized within the contemporary art scene, this collage aligns with the bold explorations of identity seen in the works of artists like Wolfgang Tillmans or David Hockney. Its fragmented structure and emotional resonance echo the visual language of deconstruction and reconstruction, a hallmark of contemporary discussions around gender, beauty, and human complexity.

As an evocative blend of photography, painting, and resin, Augusta Sleep I stands as a masterful meditation on the human condition, blurring boundaries between the physical and emotional. A must-have for collectors who value art that speaks to the fluidity of identity and the poetic power of transformation.

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

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