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Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Carnival with this contemporary pointillist canvas, evoking the portrait of young Martinican women dressed in traditional Madras costumes. Created with acrylic paint using vibrant strokes and a unique texture, this artwork is a true tribute to the colors and culture of Martinique. Don't miss your chance to acquire this gem from the Martinique Carnival series!

Artist's interpretation

The painting Carnaval-6 from the Martinique Carnival series is a contemporary pointillist portrait based on a personal photograph taken during a trip to Martinique. It depicts three young women from Martinique participating in the carnival parade. The contemporary canvas, created with acrylics using vibrant brushstrokes and a texture achieved with a palette knife, is a true homage to the colors and culture of Martinique.

What inspired me in this portrait was, on the one hand, the gentleness of the figures, but also their gaze, captured in a fleeting moment. A gaze that perhaps conveys a moment of absence, hidden within the crowd intoxicated by the powerful rhythm of the percussion. People are so absorbed by the music that they don't notice this gaze lost in the tumult. This instant of solitude is concealed within the crowd, but it is ever-present and can be felt by those who know how to recognize it.

This painting also references Madras, a traditional fabric used in Martinique to make clothing and headdresses worn by women. The way the headdress is worn, as well as the number of points, also tells us about the wearer's status. For example, a headdress worn with a single point indicates singleness, while a headdress worn with two points, as illustrated for the central figure, indicates that she is taken but open to other offers. Three points indicate a married woman who is not open to offers.

Awards and mentions

This painting won a tie for 3rd place in the "Impressionism - Figure" category of the 2023 AAA (American Art Award 2023) competition. For more details, see the news page.

Technical data

Series: Martinique Carnival

Painting title: Carnival-6

Artist: Luc Fortier

Year of completion: 2023

Location of production: Montreal

Theme: Portrait of a young woman

Style: Inspired by Pointillism (Rectangulism)

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Technique: Painting knife (spatula)

Support: Cotton canvas

Original artwork dimensions: 24 x 24 x 1.5 in (60.94 x 60.9 x 3.8 cm)