Artwork description:

Limited Original Edition Giclée Print. Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Printed with a 5cm white border. Signed Certificate of Authenticity included.

In this tableau vivant, you see a surreal and whimsical scene inspired by the historical "Feast of Fools"—a subversive festival where societal norms were inverted, allowing the exploration of chaos, order, and the human inclination towards folly and revelry. Set against the lush backdrop of a verdant garden, the composition is rich with allegorical content and visual symbolism.

At the center, a table overflows with fruits, symbolizing abundance and indulgence. The figures, adorned in eclectic costumes and masks, create a surreal, humorous and fantastical atmosphere. A tattooed woman cradles a watermelon slice, while a figure with a donkey mask exudes bemusement, highlighting the surreal blend of human and beast.

Central to the scene is a man dressed as a jester, embodying the archetype of the trickster. This character seems to command the tableau, their presence both authoritative and enigmatic, suggesting themes of folly and wisdom intertwined.

We use pigmented inks and museum-quality archival paper for printing (giclée printing technique), ensuring the light resistance of the colors exceeds 100 years, in accordance with Wilhelm Imaging Research.

You will receive the print rolled in a tube; mounting and/or framing is required.

Materials used:

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper

Tags:

#surreal #funny #festival #symbolic #fool #allegory #feast #abundance #jester #fantastic #folly #trickster #indulgence #tableau vivant