Reflexion litteraire

Sophie Dumont, an artist recognized for her ability to enhance everyday objects through a refined artistic approach, invites us to meditate on the place of the book in our collective imagination. This oil on canvas, with its panoramic format and structured composition, transcends simple representation to become a poetic reflection on memory and knowledge.

The horizontal composition, rhythmically alternating between verticals and obliques, evokes a library where each book seems inhabited by a unique story or thought. The space cleared between certain elements invites a contemplative pause, suggesting the suspended time of intellectual reflection. The elongated format amplifies this impression of expanse and cultural richness.