Charles Hascoët French, b. 1985
Octo-Monkey, 2026
Oil on canvas
90 x 100 cm
35 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
35 3/8 x 39 3/8 in
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The painting “Octo-Monkey” presents two creatures that merges animal references into one symbolical creatures through the artwork’s titkle. This type of imaginative transformation is characteristic of Hascoët's approach to painting,...
The
painting “Octo-Monkey” presents two creatures that merges animal references
into one symbolical creatures through the artwork’s titkle. This type of
imaginative transformation is characteristic of Hascoët's approach to painting,
where animals often function as metaphors or narrative actors. The use of oil
on canvas allows the artist to build layered textures and expressive color
contrasts that reinforce the slightly surreal atmosphere of the scene. The composition
invites viewers to interpret the creature not only as a playful invention but
also as a symbolic presence within a dreamlike narrative space.