About the artwork
This work depicts the famous cliffs of Etretat, the Norman symbol of sea, land and sky. If the viewer is initially attracted by the tranquility and beauty of this landscape, he or she is then taken aback by the two fighter planes splitting the sky. Fifax is known for his disturbing paintings with a cinematic aesthetic. The irruption of the two machines into what appears to be a simple landscape painting projects the narrative into a parallel, fantastical universe.
Expert opinion
Best known for his views of cities populated by imposing buildings, this composition stands out from the rest of his output.
About the artist
Fifax is a painter born in 1962 in Paris. Self-taught, Fifax does not claim to belong to any particular school, but acknowledges several inspirations, such as the paintings of Vermeer or Constable, and the fantastic world of Jules Verne. His many travels, as well as the world of cinema, inspire him to create compositions somewhere between reality and fiction. Although his natural and urban landscapes initially appear peaceful and balanced, they are often punctuated by elements that diffract reality and project us into a fantastic world. In September 2014, he became the official painter of the Garde Républicaine, and was invited by the President of the Republic to create several paintings of the Elysée Palace and its gardens.
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