Saturne pas rond 1949

Yves Laloy painted "Saturne pas rond" with oil on canvas. The artwork presents a striking combination of biomorphic forms and symbolic elements in an abstract composition. A dark oval shape surrounds the features of a face, while a yellow form evoking rays, sits above the eye. The juxtaposition of the yellow and green tones creates a strange sense of disquiet. The deconstruction of form and color in Laloy’s work echoes a post-structuralist critique of stable meanings. By using a limited color palette and disjointed facial features, Laloy destabilizes conventional notions of representation. The black oval, which is reminiscent of Saturn’s rings, doesn’t quite complete the circular form, suggesting a departure from fixed categories. The piece invites us to consider how meaning is constructed through the interplay of forms, colors and textures. It challenges the viewer to find connections within the abstraction, reflecting a broader philosophical inquiry into the nature of reality.