Le Village 1924

Georges Valmier created ‘Le Village’ with oil on canvas, rendering a stylized hamlet in the 20th century. Here, the abstracted forms of buildings and figures evoke a deeper psychological landscape. Notice the recurring motif of the arch, a prevalent symbol across cultures, representing transitions and thresholds. In ancient Roman architecture, arches signified power and dominion. But recall too the arch's appearance in religious iconography, suggesting a gateway to the divine. The arch transcends mere architectural function; it engages our subconscious, stirring a collective memory of both protection and passage. It's a non-linear symbol, echoing through time, transforming yet persistently reminding us of our shared human experiences, of entering new phases, both literally and metaphorically. It invites viewers to ponder the cyclical nature of existence and the enduring quest for meaning.