De
La Croix Exclusively in Black and
White
By Dr. Etienne Leroux
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Excerpt
from an art study on Maximillien de La Croix’s Progressive Neo Cubism
Time Behind Your Doors, 8ft x 6ft, oil on linen by Maximillien de La Croix
De
La Croix Black and White Retro original artwork was executed between 1987 and
1989. This work is known to the art community as “De La Croix in White and
Black” because the artist magnificently used exclusively the shades of two
colors, BLACK and WHITE. Although, De La Croix is famous for his vibrant colors
in a multi-dimensional level of forms, interpretations and colors, in this
series, he admirably transcended the depth and wealth of Black and White and
brought to life new nuances to those two colors which usually he used as
eloquent background for his canvases.
Many students of the
cubism school and advocates of the Avant-Guarde-Deco Style defined this Black
and White work as a new vision and a new interpretation of the Contemporary
Progressive Cubism.
Mirage of Thoughts
Moments of Light and Shadow
Infinita
8ft x 8ft, oil on linen 8ft x 8ft, oil on linen 8ft x 8ft, oil on linen
On
one hand, this series appears to be purely “ultra modern”, and on the other
hand, it conveys a Gnostic-Mystical message. This quasi-contradiction transports
us to a multi-level dimension of simplistic evocation nourished by visions and
mystical quest for colors and forms that are usually the medium of or the
expression of intense and vibrant palette. This magnificent BALCK AND WHITE
SERIES does not respond to one particular artistic curiosity, nor does
represent the traditional cubism style of de La Croix. In that sense, it is
quite unique, innovative and friendly “stranger” to his style. Yet, it does
reveal a unity with his brilliant intellectual mind, mystical visions and
passion for the “Elan Moderne”.
Playing Dice with the Hazard
Shadows of Lost Memories
6ft x 4ft, oil on linen
8ft x 6ft, oil on linen
De La Croix in Black
and White Series is one of my favorites, more correctly, it is my most cherished
choice. Needless to say, it represents an era by itself and offers a common
denominator for those who favor the “ultra-moderne”, those who quest for the
“Mystique” and especially art lovers who combine the simplistic format and
complex evocation of two rival colors which mysteriously blend together to
create a new artistic plateau. Upon looking at those fabulous paintings, you
might wonder whether you are gazing at oil paintings or state of the art
photography. Believe it or not, they are oil paintings!!
This is a very special
collection. A real gem. A very fine work most suitable for contemporary
establishments, retro atmosphere and avant-guarde ambiance.
This series has been superbly reproduced as prints and laminated posters
in a standard format. It is an exclusive production of AGENCE GRENADIER. And
GARDENER MUSEUMS AND ARTS CONSORTIUM. Complete work of Maximillien de La Croix
in Black and White can be seen at: https://www.angelfire.com/retro/delacroix_art
