In the Woods of Saint Germain
Physical Details
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Dimensions: 22.5 × 16.0 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2024
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20240514-0076
- Catalogue Number: AQC0580
- Collection: Nature in the city
- Availability: Sold
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2024
- Acquired: 2024-05-18 — Private collection — Sherman Oaks, USA during Rencontres au Marché de la Création
Description
'In the Woods of Saint Germain' delves into the reflective and introspective act of self-portraiture in a digital age, set against the timeless backdrop of Saint Germain's ancient woods. This painting captures the paradox of seeking solitude while engaging in an inherently narcissistic act—taking a selfie. Through abstract geometric shapes and a vivid contrast of colors, it explores the tension between the desire to connect with nature and the impulse to frame this connection through the lens of personal technology. The artwork invites viewers to ponder the modern compulsion to document and curate personal experiences, prompting a reflection on the intersection of self-awareness, technology, and the natural environment.
Where this work lives
- Series: Under the Canopy
- Collection: Nature in the city
- Technique: Oil
Exhibitions
- Rencontres au Marché de la Création (2024-04-23 → 2024-12-31, Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris)
Other works in this series
Documented at
- Gallery — In the Woods of Saint Germain
- Nanopublication — In the Woods of Saint Germain — Digital Image Documentation - aqc0580_img_full_2118x3177_webp
- Nanopublication — In the Woods of Saint Germain — Physical Specifications
- Nanopublication — In the Woods of Saint Germain — Computational Image Analysis - AQC0580
Thematic Elements
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 2118x3177 px
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-06-11
- Language: EN | Version française
