THE ARTWORK
Queen by Norman Laliberté finds its balance in a stark contrast: a broad black field surrounds a small central image, while four pale corners introduce ornamental motifs. The figure gathered at the centre emerges like an apparition, formed from a dense interweaving of marks, faces and details.
The title directs the eye towards a regal presence, yet the composition retains a playful, enigmatic character. The dark void is no passive background: it heightens the density of the image and makes the distance between centre and edges an essential part of the work. Black and white bring particular clarity to this dialogue between decoration, figure and space.
The title directs the eye towards a regal presence, yet the composition retains a playful, enigmatic character. The dark void is no passive background: it heightens the density of the image and makes the distance between centre and edges an essential part of the work. Black and white bring particular clarity to this dialogue between decoration, figure and space.