Summer 2003 · 3

A perfect weather, a serene seaside: lay down on the beach and bask in the heat. This artwork invites viewers to immerse themselves in the artist's childhood memories, which resonate today with a haunting joy.

Inspired by a place in Bretagne where the artist spent every summer as a child, this tableau is akin to an old postcard that lingered too long in the sun, gradually losing its shine. Through its faded hues and haunting imagery, the artwork intertwines personal recollections with broader societal concerns.

The warm waves of nostalgia blend with anxieties about an uncertain future shaped by climate change. The summer of 2003 was struck by one of France's first major heatwaves, leaving an indelible mark as the first scorching and unforgettable season. Seamlessly blending nostalgia and melancholy, it prompts viewers to ponder the complex emotions stirred by the impact of global warming on our treasured summertime vacations.

This work is donated to Breezy Art and is part of the permanent socio-historical collection CRITICIZE BY CREATING.