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The Maids of Honor by RANCINAN - Métamorphosis Collection

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ARTWORK DETAILS

Edition of this artwork
Edition of 30 + 2 AP - All sizes included

Type of print
Fine Art Print monted on plexiglass and aluminium black frame ( 7 cm Deep)

Signature
On the back.

Certificate of Authenticity
Yes, included by the gallery.

Year of Creation
2008

Fine Art Artist
RANCINAN

Collection
Métamorphosis

Making-Off

The Maids of Honor by Gérard Rancinan revisits Velázquez’s iconic masterpiece, transporting it into a playful, pop-infused world defined by the obsession with image and the pursuit of immortality. Much like Velázquez’s Infanta, captured for eternity, and Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, elevated to iconic status, the central figure here steps into the role of a new muse—an emblem of fleeting glory and modern society’s fixation on appearance.

In this elaborate staging, Rancinan freely blends references: flamboyant newspaper couture, neon and pink latex, a cult of the body, and reimagined religious motifs. Mirrors, ornate frames, and disco balls simultaneously conjure the solemnity of a historic tableau and the superficiality of a spectacle-driven world. Each character seems to perform in their own spotlight, revealing multiple facets of celebrity and self-representation.

With Les Ménines, Rancinan offers a critical commentary on a society enthralled by the illusion of suspended time and the promise of eternal youth. The artist prompts viewers to question how we exalt our idols—not with paintbrushes anymore, but rather with technology and cosmetic enhancement. The result is a lively, theatrical, and provocative work that highlights humanity’s timeless desire to confront its own mortality.

Métamorphosis

Métamorphosis

The Métamorphoses collection by Gérard Rancinan is a powerful reflection on transformation, both societal and individual. Through grandiose, meticulously staged compositions, Rancinan delves into themes of human evolution, identity, and the upheaval of norms in contemporary culture. True to his style, he blends theatricality and symbolism, creating intense visual narratives that provoke thought on the constant metamorphoses of our society.

Each photograph in the series challenges social myths, political tensions, and existential questions, making Métamorphoses not only a striking aesthetic journey but also an incisive critique of humanity in perpetual change.

RANCINAN

RANCINAN

Gérard Rancinan is an internationally renowned photographer known for his bold, transgressive works that explore the contradictions and excesses of modern society. Initially a photojournalist, he later established himself in the art world with iconic series such as Trilogy of the Moderns and Metamorphoses, exhibited in prestigious venues like the Palais de Tokyo and the Milan Triennale. His monumental and thought-provoking compositions challenge contemporary myths and behaviors, blending art and social critique. Rancinan is ranked among the world's most influential photographers, with his works fetching record prices at international auction

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