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Artist : Nicolas Monjo
Oil and acrylic on canvas
h39.4x39.4x0.8inch
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| Artwork | painting |
| Size in inch (Height/Lenght/Width) | 39.4x39.4x0.8 |
| 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 Sur les vestiges restants, Nicolas Monjo presents a dense and introspective composition where human figures inhabit a space suspended between memory and reconstruction. Painted in acrylic and oil on canvas (100 × 100 cm), this work continues the artist’s distinctive visual language: a sensitive exploration of human tensions through narrative, symbolism and poetic imagery.
At the center of the composition stands a central axis structure, whose "trunk and branches" serve as an improbable support for multiple figures. This organic yet symbolic form evokes a remnant — of a past world, a lingering memory, or a fragile foundation upon which humanity still rests. The bodies cling, rest, and intertwine, as if searching for balance within a shifting environment.
On the right, a seated woman appears calm and detached, observing or waiting. Her composed presence contrasts with the subtle agitation of the other figures, suggesting resilience, memory or quiet endurance. Nearby, a figure curled into himself, arms wrapped around his legs, expresses introspection and vulnerability — a gesture of withdrawal and protection.
Symbolic details enrich the scene: a child holding a teddy bear, a minimal crown, a caged bird suspended in space, a stylized fish, and a wide open mouth frozen mid-cry. These elements blur the boundary between the familiar and the surreal, forming a visual language that reflects the fragility of contemporary existence.
The turquoise background — characteristic of Monjo’s palette — creates a dreamlike and contemplative atmosphere. It functions as a mental space, where figures become fragments of thought, memory or archetype. The red ground anchors the composition, evoking earth, physical presence and embodied memory.
The textured, almost mineral quality of the paint enhances the sense of time and erosion. The bodies appear sculpted by experience, marked by both fragility and persistence. Each gesture and gaze contributes to a silent narrative, rich in emotional resonance.
Through Sur les vestiges restants, Nicolas Monjo reflects on what remains when structures collapse: relationships, memories, fragments of identity. The painting becomes a meditation on resilience — on humanity’s ability to inhabit ruins, whether physical, emotional or symbolic.
For collectors of contemporary figurative art, this work stands as a powerful and thoughtful piece. It exemplifies Nicolas Monjo’s ability to transform simple scenes into universal narratives deeply connected to our time.
Owning Sur les vestiges restants means bringing into your space a meaningful and evocative work of art. A painting that explores memory, presence and reconstruction while offering a unique visual experience.
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