Fragmented Score, a shattered memory carried by music. 🎻
Contemporary work, Partition Fragmentée is based on an archive photograph of Jules Boucherit, violinist and pedagogue from the beginning of the 20th century.
The image is deconstructed, repeated, fragmented into a series of squares, where each portion becomes a visual note. The horizontal lines evoke musical staves, structuring the whole like a true score.
The composition plays on symmetry and repetition, creating an almost hypnotic rhythm. The fragments assemble and respond to one another, forming a visual vibration that echoes the resonance of the violin. The fragmented face becomes more discreet, almost anonymous, giving way to an inner presence, silent yet powerful.
This work offers a sensitive interpretation of Jules Boucherit's life. Behind the renowned musician and professor at the Paris Conservatory, a figure emerges, marked by commitment and courage, particularly during the Second World War. The fragmented image reflects this diffuse memory, composed of traces, gestures, and the passing down of traditions.
Through this collage, the image becomes a musical score, and the score becomes memory. The work explores the link between rhythm, history, and interiority, like a wave that travels through time and continues to vibrate.
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Archival collage, digitized and printed
Image: 30 Ă— 44.4 cm
Frame / External dimensions: 47.7 Ă— 62.1 cm
Limited edition: 5 numbered and certified copies
This artwork belongs to a limited edition of 5 numbered and certified copies. For any inquiries, please contact me at message@atelier-legovic.com.
Fragmented Score - Folklore
Frame and finish: This artwork is presented in the elegant 20mm Hamburg profile frame with an alder brown finish, adding a warm and natural touch that perfectly complements the image. The understated and refined frame enhances the print while remaining discreet so as not to distract from the viewer's attention.
Glass and protection: The glass used is museum-quality, anti-reflective glass, guaranteeing optimal clarity and maximum protection against distracting reflections, for pleasant viewing in any light. The thin 2 cm white border adds a smooth transition between the frame and the image, enhancing the presentation's elegance.
Paper and print quality: The print is on HahnemĂĽhle Photo Rag Baryta paper, renowned for its exceptional texture and archival quality. Every detail is rendered with precision, offering remarkable depth and sharpness, for a luminous result that is faithful to the artistic intent.
Mat and final finish: The piece is completed with a 5 cm natural white mat on each side—top, bottom, left, and right—framing the image with balance and elegance. This choice accentuates the contrast and purity of the print while creating breathing room around the artwork, for optimal display in your space.