VANTA - Anthropométrie 1

Anthropométrie 1 (175x140 cm)

"Anthropométrie 1" is a striking homage to Yves Klein’s renowned Anthropométrie series, while establishing the artist’s own innovative exploration of color and form. This painting, measuring 175 cm in height and 140 cm in width, marks the beginning of a new era in the artist’s work, showcasing a custom ultramarine pigment that mirrors the famous International Klein Blue (IKB) in its vibrancy, velvety matte finish, and remarkable depth. After extensive research and experimentation, the artist has crafted a binder that allows the synthetic ultramarine pigment to capture the purest, most intense essence of blue, replicating the appearance of the raw pigment powder in its unadulterated form.

The paint in "Anthropométrie 1" is applied thinly and delicately, entirely by hand, without the use of brushes. This method adds a personal, tactile element to the work, infusing the painting with the physicality and intimacy of the artist’s touch. The thin, sweeping gestures of ultramarine create an immersive visual experience, with the pigment appearing to hover above the canvas, emphasizing its depth and richness. The matte, velvety finish of the ultramarine blue enhances its otherworldly quality, inviting the viewer into an experience where color itself becomes the subject.

As the first painting in this series, "Anthropométrie 1" represents a deeply personal and technical achievement for the artist. By capturing the brilliance of pure ultramarine pigment and applying it with a hands-on approach, the work honors the legacy of Yves Klein while pushing the boundaries of contemporary color exploration. This piece offers a contemplative experience of color in its purest form, transforming the viewer’s perception and connection to the intensity and energy of the blue that dominates the canvas.


Shipping:
The work is delivered without a frame (professional packaging, rolled in a tube). it can easily be restretched by a professional or on your own, this is also cheaper then the otherwise increased cost of shipping when sending paintings stretched

The measurements indicated are those of the painting stretched and mounted on a frame (The actual
measurements of the canvas are larger to allow it to be mounted on a frame around 3cm thick.