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Artist : Nicolas Monjo
Oil and acrylic on canvas
35x45.7x0.8inch
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| Artwork | painting |
| Size in inch (Height/Lenght/Width) | 35x45.7x0.8 |
| Medium | Acrylic and oil on canvas |
| Type | Unique work |
| Signature | Signed artwork |
| certificate of authenticity | Work sold with a certificate of authenticity |
| Availability | Available at the gallery |
| Packaging | We pack it ourselves with care |
| Insurance | The artwork is insured during delivery |
| Delivery | delivery within 8 days |
| Secured payment | You can pay for your purchase by bank card in 1 or 3 instalments, Paypal or money transfert |
With Rouge gorge, Nicolas Monjo creates a scene that is both gentle and unsettling, where childhood, memory, and symbolism intertwine in a delicate balance. Painted in acrylic and oil on canvas (89 × 116 cm), this work continues the artist’s distinctive approach: a visual world where apparent innocence conceals deeper emotional and critical layers.
At the center of the composition, a female figure merges with the body of another character; seated and steady, she becomes the focal point of the scene. A child rests across her lap, suggesting both trust and dependence. This central relationship evokes protection, transmission, and the invisible weight of inherited experience.
Around them, a constellation of figures and objects constructs a fragmented narrative. On the left, a masked character with an open mouth frozen in a silent scream plays an instrument, introducing an imagined soundscape. This figure oscillates between playfulness and unease, embodying the tension between expression and concealment. Nearby, a massive dog stands as a protective yet ambiguous presence.
Further on, a rabbit wearing a gas mask serves as a reminder of the sudden intrusion of danger into the world of childhood, while a small blue figure—half-man, half-animal—perched above the crowd observes the scene from a distance. These elements reinforce the impression of a world where reality and imagination blur.
On the right, a young girl gently holds a small bird — a robin. This subtle yet crucial detail gives the painting its title. The robin, often associated with fragility, renewal and life, becomes here a poetic focal point. It represents a delicate innocence, still preserved but surrounded by tension.
The color palette — dominated by deep greens, earthy reds and muted blues — creates a dense, introspective atmosphere. The textured surfaces give the figures a tactile, almost sculptural quality, as if shaped by memory itself.
Monjo’s distinctive treatment of faces plays with emotional ambiguity. The expressions are suspended between calm and unease, between awareness and detachment. This ambiguity is key to the painting’s power: it allows multiple interpretations and invites the viewer into a reflective state.
Through Rouge gorge, Nicolas Monjo explores the fragile territory of childhood and identity. The work becomes a meditation on memory, vulnerability, and the subtle forces that shape who we become.
For collectors of contemporary figurative art, this painting stands as a nuanced and emotionally resonant piece. It confirms Nicolas Monjo’s ability to create worlds that are at once accessible and deeply thought-provoking.
Owning Rouge gorge means bringing into your space a poetic and enigmatic artwork. A contemporary painting that reflects on childhood, memory, and human connection with rare sensitivity.
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