Montalivet "Central Beach" - 40x30cm

This screen print depicts a panoramic view of the central square in Montalivet, capturing the atmosphere of a seaside resort along the Atlantic coast.

In the foreground, a vast blue-grey expanse—rendered through a delicate interplay of patterns and stippling—suggests water and adds depth to the scene. Along the shore, a lively beach is populated by numerous figures, shown as small silhouettes in various poses: some resting, others strolling or simply enjoying the setting.

In the background, several buildings characteristic of seaside architecture stand out against the horizon. The main structure, on the left, features an elongated façade punctuated by a series of windows and topped with flags. Two smaller buildings complete the landscape to the right, revealing the layout of this square as it opens onto the coastline.

The composition is defined by a deliberately restrained color palette, combining a warm ochre, a soft blue-grey, and the white of the paper. The sky—largely filled with an ochre expanse dotted with small, unprinted white spaces—contrasts with the light-toned volumes of the buildings and the bluish strip in the foreground.

The graphic treatment makes use of layered patterns, textural effects, and contrasts between solid color fields and finely textured areas. This technique lends the image a slightly retro feel, while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

The caption "MONTALIVET – PLACE CENTRALE," inscribed beneath the image, anchors the work in a specific location, imbuing it with a documentary and heritage-focused quality.

This screen print serves as a poetic, graphic evocation of Montalivet—blending a depiction of the coastal landscape and a scene of everyday life with a tribute to the resort’s seaside identity.