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Totemik - Tarek

Totemik, 2024

Tarek

Painting on Canvas · 73 x 54 cm

€2,100

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Estimated delivery: 7 to 21 business days

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About the work

Dimensions
73 x 54 x 2 cm
Support
Canvas
Medium
Oil

Description

Exclusive to Belart Gallery.

This vivid artwork presents a striking assembly of totemic figures against a dynamic, graffiti-infused background. Each totem merges traditional tribal motifs with modern street art elements, creating a compelling visual narrative. The leftmost figure exhibits exaggerated tusks and a whimsical mask, while its neighbor features a central skull motif, adorned with intricate patterns and horn-like protrusions. The bold, contrasting colors—earthy reds, browns, and greens against a sky blue backdrop—enhance the piece’s dramatic impact. A variety of symbols, including abstract faces and cryptic text, layer the scene with depth and intrigue. The abundant leafy patterns lend an organic touch, merging nature with urban influences. This artwork’s fusion of diverse styles celebrates cultural symbolism while exuding a playful, contemporary edge.

This dynamic artwork features a vibrant totemic scene set against a lively blue background. Three stylized totems dominate the composition, each adorned with unique and whimsical faces incorporating elements like skulls, animal motifs, and abstract masks. The totems are intricately detailed, displaying a rich palette of earthy browns, reds, and soft greens, offset by playful leaf patterns floating around them. The presence of the word “Tótemik” amidst the expressive linework adds a layer of cultural homage. The bold, childlike texture and the scattered symbols evoke a sense of primitive expression combined with modern street-art flair. The engaging contrast between the solemnity of totemic symbols and the buoyant color scheme creates a compelling narrative, drawing the viewer into an imaginative world where history and creativity converge.

Tags

Pop art/Street Art
Tarek
Tarek

French artist

Presentation

Tarek Ben Yakhlef, known as Tarek, is a French artist born in Paris in 1971 to Tunisian parents, who now lives and works in Rennes. Painter,…

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