The Dance of the Siblings - The Dualism of Apollo and Artemis — Acrylic on wood panel, polystyrene, acid free paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on wood panel, polystyrene, acid free paper, 30.0×42.0×3.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where ancient myth becomes tangible geometry—own the silence and form of divine twins.
Display Information: Includes wood display base. Pedestal not included, available on request.
- ✓ Original artwork, handcrafted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
Arnaud Quercy is a Parisian artist working across painting, music, and sculpture. His practice is grounded in Ideamorphism — the principle that a work of art does not carry meaning, but triggers it. Each piece is engineered to diffract differently through each person who encounters it.
He creates and exhibits at Art Quam Anima, his gallery-atelier at 28 rue du Dragon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
Series: Myths & Legends
Part of Mediterranean Echoes · 13 works in this series
Myths & Legends
About This Artwork
This work explores the complementary relationship between Apollo and Artemis through stark compositional division. The left half remains empty, representing Apollo as pure illumination. The right half concentrates three geometric elements—a semi-circle, circle, and triangle—that together embody Artemis as material presence. The vertical axis enacts their sibling relationship, presenting two halves of one whole.
The composition uses warm beige tones on the left transitioning to cool blue-grey surfaces on the right. The dimensional quality results from layering fabric, plaster, gesso, and acrylic paint over polystyrene substrate mounted on wood panel. This multi-layered technique creates relief surfaces where geometric forms appear to float above the ground. The three-centimeter depth allows the mythological framework to exist as spatial structure rather than flat illustration.
Working on thirty by forty-two centimeter wood panel, the piece translates ancient Greek mythology into contemporary geometric language. Part of the Mediterranean Echoes collection, this work bridges sculptural and painterly approaches through dimensional surface treatment. The vertical format emphasizes the compositional division where void and form enact relationships between clarity and embodiment.
The work includes certificate of authenticity 20240114-0002 and tests polystyrene as a sculptural substrate for future development.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on wood panel, polystyrene, acid free paper
- Dimensions: 30.0×42.0×3.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240114-0002
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0506 / 2024
Gallery Label
The Dance of the Siblings - The Dualism of Apollo and Artemis Acrylic on wood panel, polystyrene, acid free paper, 30.0×42.0×3.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0506 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using professional-grade acrylic paints, known for their vibrant color saturation and excellent lightfastness. Acrylic allows for both thick impasto techniques and thin glazing layers.
The work is executed on wood panel, polystyrene, acid free paper, primed for optimal paint adhesion and longevity. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Collection Notice
This work is part of the artist's permanent collection and is not available for acquisition.