
Sophie DUMONT
France
zen
About the work
Zen is a powerful and evocative piece that explores themes of contrast, structure, and repetition through a monochromatic lens. This large-scale artwork is divided into three panels, each utilizing a palette of black, white, and varying shades of gray to depict abstracted bookcases. The central panel, rendered in deep blacks, is flanked by two panels in lighter grays and whites, creating a striking visual dialogue between light and dark.
The textured application of oil paint across all three panels provides a sense of depth and tactile richness. The abstract representation of books and shelves suggests an organized yet dynamic composition, inviting viewers to ponder the relationship between order and chaos, presence and absence.
The black frames surrounding each panel further enhance the minimalist aesthetic, adding a sleek and modern touch to the overall presentation. Displayed together, the triptych offers a cohesive yet complex visual experience, encouraging reflection on the nature of knowledge, memory, and the passage of time.