Le Passé anéanti

Lithograph of a literary work * by the artist augmented by AI on aluminum of 50 x 75 cm, reproductions limited to 200 numbered and signed copies.
Artist:  Steeve Grangier
Certificate of authenticity provided on the back of the work.
Wall mounting brackets are included

The lithograph Passé Anéanti illustrates the theme of transition, of liberation from a fading past and of a determined advance towards the light. Two human figures, appearing to be doubles or reflections of each other, walk on a narrow path suspended in an infinite space, heading towards a bright light in the distance.

The first figure, solid and present, symbolizes the individual in the present moment, advancing with determination towards a bright and unknown future. The second figure, translucent and surrounded by rays of light, seems to dissolve, like an echo of the past that gradually fades away, abandoned as the main character progresses. This ghostly double represents the weight of memories, regrets or old experiences that, as they move away, melt into the ether.

The visual elements, with intense plays of light and shadow, underline the idea of ​​a passage or a ritual of purification. The path suspended above a dizzying chasm and the flowing cascades of light suggest that each step is an irreversible decision, marking a necessary detachment from the past to fully embrace the present.

Past Annihilated evokes a process of inner transformation, where the individual leaves behind the vestiges of what was, to turn towards clarity and hope. This work embodies the courageous choice to detach oneself from the past, to release the old to welcome a new chapter, illuminated by the promise of the unknown. It invites reflection on the necessity of letting go in order to evolve and progress towards one’s own light.

Literary work of reference:
Rencontre by the same artist to be published by Éditions du Lys Bleu in Paris