Femelle-Miroir II 1953

"Femelle-Miroir II" (1953) by Simon Hantai is a vibrant, abstract painting showcasing the artist's signature "pliage" technique. Hantai created this work by folding and painting canvases, resulting in an interplay of colors and textures. The piece features a figure with an elongated neck positioned in front of a window, surrounded by a swirling array of biomorphic forms. Hantai's abstract imagery suggests a subconscious realm, blending human figures with organic shapes, reflecting a fascination with the relationship between the internal and external world. The artwork is on display at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.