CHLORIS (2024)

This dry pastel artwork presents a delicate portrait of a person with white hair, adorned with colorful flowers and butterflies. The face, with soft and expressive features, is highlighted by subtle purple makeup and a flowery beard, creating a striking contrast with the neutral gray background. The intimate composition is reinforced by the hand placed on the chest, evoking an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. Impressed by the performance of a Drag Queen, the artist asked if they would be interested in posing for him. The originality of the costume and accessories inspired the artist to name the painting CHLORIS. Chloris is a nymph, a Greek goddess of flowers. She is associated with the Roman goddess Flora. With the model's permission, the painter seized the opportunity to illustrate both a man-woman, as several children who saw the painting at the artist's last exhibition at the Mascouche Arts Festival said, creativity and resilience despite age, the softness and subtle feminine presence found in every man.