Burnout

Charcoal drawing with overlapping rectangles, circles, and radiating lines creating geometric tension in grayscale tones
Burnout — Arnaud Quercy

Physical Details

  • Medium: Charcoal on Paper
  • Dimensions: 21.0 × 29.5 cm
  • Date: 2024
  • Location: France
  • Certificate of Authenticity: N°20240505-0070
  • Catalogue Number: AQC0574
  • Signature: Front, right
  • Collection: Research on Tensions
  • Availability: Available for Sale

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'Burnout' is a powerful monochromatic artwork that conveys the emotional intensity and exhaustion associated with the term. Using charcoal on paper, Arnaud Quercy captures the raw and textured quality of this experience through a series of overlapping geometric shapes and dynamic lines. The deep blacks and varied grays create a stark contrast, emphasizing the depth and complexity of the composition. The abstract forms and intersecting lines suggest a fragmented and chaotic state, mirroring the mental and physical disarray that often accompanies burnout. The interplay of light and shadow adds to the sense of tension and unease, inviting viewers to explore the intricacies of the piece. This artwork is part of Arnaud Quercy's exploration of emotional states through abstract art. 'Burnout' serves as a visual representation of the overwhelming pressures and stresses of modern life, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the importance of mental well-being.

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Research on Tensions

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