En Roue Libre

With Les Renaissances, Michaël Cailloux extends the life of his etchings by directly reworking the printed piece. Embracing the unexpected elements of etching as a source of inspiration, he enhances them with drawings and colors, giving each piece a second life. A subtle alchemy between tradition and poetic reinvention.

Made in 2014, Freewheeling is part of Michaël Cailloux's work around combs and still lifesIt was presented at the exhibition Engravings, etc. , Nathalie Bereau Gallery Paris.

The work represents a peacock perched on a comb, registering this object in the tradition of still lifes and decorative motifs in art history. Through its composition and the finesse of its engraving, it demonstrates the artist's attention to formal construction, the contrast of textures and the highlighting of natural ornamentation.