The masterwork LV Portrait (2022) stands as an extraordinary visual statement belonging to the highly acclaimed, process-driven Lous and The Yakuza project, originally orchestrated by the creative duo Hunter & Gatti. This striking piece of collectible fashion photography presents a commanding rear portrait of Belgian singer Lous, showcasing an intricate, sculptural braided hairstyle paired with a luxury garment designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton. The photographic surface is radically re-imagined through a physical, painterly intervention of hand-applied acrylic and oil wax, completely submerging the subject in an effervescent grid of bright neon green dots. These circular elements serve as a metaphorical extension of the artist's eye and cognitive process spilling out onto the physical world. Holding tremendous curatorial value at the intersection of haute couture and fine art, this mixed media work is a premier acquisition for high-profile collections.
This is a project together with Louis Vuitton and the stylist Carine Roitfeld and Madame Figaro, starring the Belgian singer Lous and the Yakuza. All the looks Lous is wearing are designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton, for his part, is interested in the uncertain ground between the past, present, and future. “I like the figure of a vampire who travels through the ages, adapting to dress codes of the era”. Hunter & Gatti celebrates with color the powerful energy of Lous and The Yakuza. The “dots” symbolize the presence of the artist's photography eye and mind coming to grips with the world via an extended hand and brush beyond the photography.
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