DARLOZ (born in 1960) - Lot 247

DARLOZ (born in 1960) A Woman from Nancy with Two Faces Acrylic on canvas H_116 cm L_73 cm With certificate of authenticity. Hole in the lower right corner. Darloz, a Franco-Canadian painter and photographer living in Nancy, grew up in Grenoble and spent many years in Canada; he reinvents the Art Nouveau legacy through a style he calls “Nouvel Art Nouveau,” blending exuberant chromatic energy, multiple layers of color that enrich both form and background, lines that are fluid yet defined, vivid or implied perspective and chiaroscuro, and vibrant urban landscapes. Having exhibited for over thirty years in France and Canada—notably in Nancy, Vittel, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Toronto, and in several Canadian galleries—Darloz also has a work in the museum collection at the International Museum of Naïve Art in Magog (Canada). His work, appreciated for its emotional power and its ability to re-enchant reality, captivates collectors and visitors alike with an instantly recognizable aesthetic that conveys a zest for life. In this painting, Darloz depicts a woman with two faces merged into one, as if two identities coexisted within the same presence. The vivid colors, swirling patterns, and fluid lines envelop the figure in an almost inner energy, characteristic of his style. This feminine duality becomes a living symbol: a dual gaze, a multifaceted emotion, carried by the decorative and expressive momentum of the New Art Nouveau.