La Cage même la folie perds la raison 2022

Sandra Chevrier made this painting, La Cage même la folie perds la raison, layering comic book imagery over a female portrait. Imagine her process, collaging fragments, tearing at the surface, and then letting the colors stream down. I can sense her grappling with the tension between strength and vulnerability, using bold pop art juxtaposed with those incredibly sensitive eyes. The comic book figure seems to be a powerful persona that both obscures and empowers the gaze. The paint has a certain thickness, giving a sculptural quality to the image. The vertical streaks feel like tears, like a mask dissolving to reveal something more raw underneath. The intense colors—reds, blues, and purples—don't just sit there; they vibrate and create a powerful emotional buzz. I think about other artists who mash up figuration and abstraction, like Francis Picabia, who was always restlessly experimenting, searching, never settling for one style or idea. Ultimately, artists are like magpies, borrowing shiny bits and pieces from one another across time, inspiring each other to make something completely new. It's this ongoing conversation that keeps art alive.