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Artist : Nicolas Monjo
Oil and acrylic on canvas
h39.4x31.9x0.8inch
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| Artwork | painting |
| Size in inch (Height/Lenght/Width) | 39.4x31.9x0.8 |
| 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 Carrefour modifié, Nicolas Monjo presents a striking scene where everyday movement — circulation, transition, flow — becomes a stage for absurdity and tension. Painted in acrylic and oil on canvas (100 × 81 cm), this work perfectly embodies the artist’s approach: exploring human contradictions through dense, symbolic and expressive compositions.
At the center of the painting, a compact vehicle is overcrowded with faces and bodies. The figures, tightly packed together, form a sculptural mass of humanity. Their expressions range from astonishment to fatigue, from confusion to silent tension. The space feels suffocating, as if reality itself could no longer contain the complexity of the modern world.
At the front, a blindfolded driver screams with mouth wide open while steering forward. This powerful image becomes the core metaphor: a humanity in motion, yet deprived of vision, advancing without clarity or direction. The passengers around him appear both aware and powerless, trapped within this uncertain trajectory.
Symbolic elements populate the scene: a firearm pointed inward, a figure wearing 3D glasses, a skeletal character, a stylized dog, and surreal creatures. These details blur the line between reality and imagination, reinforcing Monjo’s critique of a society overwhelmed by images, fear, and contradiction.
In the foreground, a child plays a ukulele while riding a small vehicle. Blindfolded, he sings or shouts, embodying both innocence and unawareness. This figure introduces a poetic counterpoint — suggesting that even within chaos, creativity and expression endure.
The color palette, dominated by cool blues and greys, enhances the atmosphere of tension and introspection. Brighter accents — reds and turquoises — create visual rhythm and guide the viewer’s eye. The textured, grainy surface gives the figures a tactile, almost sculptural presence.
Through Carrefour modifié, Nicolas Monjo questions direction, choice, and responsibility in a world saturated with stimuli. The crossroads — traditionally a place of decision — becomes a site of collective disorientation. The artist offers no resolution, only a lucid and poetic observation of contemporary life.
For collectors of contemporary figurative art, this work stands as a powerful and meaningful piece. It demonstrates Nicolas Monjo’s ability to transform everyday scenes into universal reflections.
Owning Carrefour modifié means bringing into your space a compelling, thought-provoking artwork. A contemporary painting that challenges perception while offering a rich visual and emotional experience.
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