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Louis Carreon
b. 1977 | American
The Nun
Signed “Louis Carreon” (lower right)
Mixed media on canvas
Louis Carreon’s The Nun pulses with energy and spiritual examination, channeling the artist’s early religious experiences into a deeply personal and emotionally charged work. The iconic figure of a nun—rendered in bold black and white—stands against a vibrant, multicolored background that suggests a landscape beneath a glowing sun. For Carreon, this figure serves as a complex symbol, offering an autobiographical window into the process of belief and creative freedom. Harnessing his background in street art, he transforms a figure of religious authority into a compelling and dynamic icon. Layers of paint and gestural marks animate the surface, inviting viewers to reflect on the intersection of iconography and modern identity.
Contemporary artist Louis Carreon, rooted in the world of street art, transforms his personal journey into bold, compelling works. Influenced by skate and graffiti culture, he infuses authenticity and spiritual depth into each piece, bringing powerful expression to galleries around the world and redefining the boundaries of modern art.
Canvas: 59 1/4" high x 47 1/2" wide (150.50 x 120.65 cm)
Frame: 65" high x 53 1/8" wide x 2 1/2" deep (165.10 x 134.94 x 6.35 cm)
The Nun by Louis Carreon
$44,500.00
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b. 1977 | American
The Nun
Signed “Louis Carreon” (lower right)
Mixed media on canvas
Louis Carreon’s The Nun pulses with energy and spiritual examination, channeling the artist’s early religious experiences into a deeply personal and emotionally charged work. The iconic figure of a nun—rendered in bold black and white—stands against a vibrant, multicolored background that suggests a landscape beneath a glowing sun. For Carreon, this figure serves as a complex symbol, offering an autobiographical window into the process of belief and creative freedom. Harnessing his background in street art, he transforms a figure of religious authority into a compelling and dynamic icon. Layers of paint and gestural marks animate the surface, inviting viewers to reflect on the intersection of iconography and modern identity.
Contemporary artist Louis Carreon, rooted in the world of street art, transforms his personal journey into bold, compelling works. Influenced by skate and graffiti culture, he infuses authenticity and spiritual depth into each piece, bringing powerful expression to galleries around the world and redefining the boundaries of modern art.
Canvas: 59 1/4" high x 47 1/2" wide (150.50 x 120.65 cm)
Frame: 65" high x 53 1/8" wide x 2 1/2" deep (165.10 x 134.94 x 6.35 cm)
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