Voir au dos 

Editor: This mixed-media piece, a street art creation entitled "Voir au dos" by Jerome Mesnager, really catches the eye. The white figure painted on the glass door almost seems to be beckoning you forward. How do you interpret this work? Curator: The "White Man" is Mesnager’s globally recognized symbol. Look closely: notice how this seemingly simple figure has roots in classical representations of the human form, but it's been stripped down and given a modern, almost playful twist. “Voir au dos”– See Behind. It hints at something hidden, something to be discovered, wouldn't you agree? What might the artist want us to see beyond the immediate image? Editor: I suppose the door as a boundary suggests a portal or threshold to something else, and perhaps we’re invited to move beyond the surface and look for deeper meaning? Curator: Precisely! This figure acts as a psychopomp of sorts, inviting us into a space of reflection, perhaps even self-reflection. It embodies movement and energy. Street art always creates an opportunity for immediate reaction. How does this stark figure placed on the street changes people's emotional connection to the location? Editor: It does feel active and participatory. Its simple appearance is very inviting; the black glass emphasizes the contrast, pushing the figure to the forefront. Curator: Urban spaces are layered with memory, right? Here, we have an individual expression directly interacting with it. I wonder what collective and individual connotations and cultural meanings does it evoke to a passerby? Editor: That's a fascinating way to look at it! Thank you; I never considered street art holding so many cultural implications. Curator: Absolutely! These works offer a powerful insight into how we perceive and engage with our environments.