"Art is the highest form of hope." - Gerhard Richter
Cécile Plaisance is an artist who plays with and challenges the viewer's perception. With her acclaimed "Lens" series, she elevated the lenticular printing technique (the "wobbly" effect) from the realm of playfulness to high art. This work from 2013 is a perfect example of her subtle yet provocative approach: the image is not static; it is an event.
Depending on your position in the room, the image changes. What appears from one angle to be an elegant, almost classic black-and-white photograph of a woman in a coat unfolds, with a slight movement of the viewer, into a sensual scene that reveals what lies beneath. Plaisance thus intelligently addresses voyeurism, double standards, and the multifaceted nature of female identity. She gives the depicted woman back her power: she decides what she reveals, depending on your perspective.
Strictly limited to only four copies worldwide, this work is of the utmost exclusivity. Its approximately 50 x 70 cm format makes it ideal for placement that encourages interaction – for example, in a hallway or prominently displayed in a living room. It's pop art with a feminist twist, technically brilliant, and possesses an aesthetic that immediately commands attention. A modern collector's item that will never tire of its presence because it literally moves with you.