Figures - Black Joker

The series of playing card figures was inspired by a similar collection by Dalí that the artist saw in 2018. For the artist, the cards evoke a sense of nostalgia—a familiar feeling that recalls childhood evenings spent with a large family in Trois-Rivières. The collection began with the design of a stencil, which was transferred to the entire series using a thin acrylic film. The characters were then rendered to distinguish their faces and clothing, while still maintaining the initial form common to the entire series. It is difficult to describe the matte, velvety texture of the blacks and golden hues—a quality that can only be appreciated in person.