L’appel 1972

Evelyne Axell made "L’appel" using a very particular color palette. It feels like a process where each color is laid down purposefully to build an image that pops right out at you. The way the artist uses the material is really striking. The colors are so vibrant, creating a strong contrast between the figures and the background. The flatness almost feels like a collage, but it’s all paint, which is kind of amazing. Look at the figure on the right; the layers of green, yellow, and white give this sense of depth and movement, as if he's bursting out of the scene. This piece reminds me of other artists who were pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of representation, but it’s totally Axell’s own vision. The ambiguity is the point; it’s an invitation to bring your own story to the artwork.