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Lovers of organic defects: Xanthopsia 34

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The conceptualization of “lovers of organic defects” presents itself as a meditation on imperfection and the intrinsic beauty of willful mistakes, essential elements of the authenticity and uniqueness of being. As part of the Xanthopsia collection – an exploration of altered vision, tinged with optimism even in the dark – this reinterpreted work, both a tribute to Vincent van Gogh and an experiment in contemporary art, is at the crossroads between mixed media (physical and digital painting) and unconventional subrealist abstraction. On a formal level, the choice to revisit “Crab, lying on its back” through the prism of doubt and reinvention allows me to deconstruct the traditional quest for perfection. By adopting a creative process based on returning to the essence of the line, I disregard acquired knowledge to explore a mode of expression where willful mistakes and alterations constitute as many necessary elements of the composition. This approach challenges the classical ideal of perfection, instead valuing the spontaneity, candor, and authenticity of the artistic gesture, and celebrating the duality inherent in all work: the coexistence of chaos and harmony. Philosophically, this approach is nourished by a contemplative and dreamlike allegory. The central black pixel, a symbol of meditation and anchor point, invites the viewer to question the tension between shadow and light, disorder and structure, thus offering a metaphorical reading of the human condition in perpetual motion. The presence of this visual mark, in contrast to the abundance of life that surrounds it, refers to the idea that beauty resides as much in imperfection as in superficial perfection. It also evokes the capacity of art to transcend time and to update classical works in a permanent dialogue between past and present. In addition, the use of modern digital techniques to enrich the traditional medium opens the way to a contemporary rereading of artistic language. This fusion between media, where hybrid digital animation complements physical painting, catalyzes a new form of relationship with Van Gogh's work. The contrast between the digital rendering and the concrete materiality of the painting creates a bridge between different eras and aesthetics, thus highlighting the plasticity of art and its ability to reinvent itself according to the experiences and senses of the creator. Ultimately, "lovers of organic defects" is intended as an ode to authenticity, an invitation to accept and value our imperfections as a source of inspiration and transformation. The Xanthopsia collection, through this committed work, offers a dynamic vision where artistic reinterpretation becomes the reflection of a philosophy of life: one that sees in each error and each defect the opportunity to reconnect with the very essence of creation, in accordance with the thinking of Van Gogh who, himself, always flirted with dissatisfaction and the incessant search for a profound meaning beyond the visible. tribute to : Van Gogh : Crabe, couché sur le dos see original at: Van Ghog Museum format / media / size / speed / editions 3840 x 2160 px / mp4 / 113 MB / 8 fps / 1/1