2. Background
➔ Pierre Commoy
◆ Born in 1950 in La Roche-sur-Yon, Paris
◆ Studied photography in Geneva
◆ Worked as a photographer in music and
fashion magazines in 1970
3. Background (cont.)
➔ Gilles Blanchard
◆ Born in 1953 in Le Harve, France
◆ Studied painting at Ecole des Beaux Arts
◆ Partnered with Pierre in 1979, three years
after meeting
4. Technique
➔ Sketch out design
➔ Stage photo
◆ Create their own costumes
◆ Use theatrical lighting
◆ Use props they have gathered from their
travels
➔ Paint over photo
Le Petit Bal
10. Description
➔ Autoportrait 78 (2014)
➔ Hand-painted photograph
➔ Models are Barthelemy Seng and Florian
Balicco
➔ Collection Centre Pompidou, Paris
➔ This image shows two men in white and
black, strung over each other in a blue
background with white and red flowers
surrounding them.
11. Analysis
➔ The artists use the contrast from the blue background and the white and black of the models’
clothes to make the models stand out
◆ Creates balance as well with balancing the dark and light colors on either side of the painting
➔ Framing is also used by having flowers in the foreground
◆ Depth is also achieved by place flowers in the background
➔ Color also conveys a lighter atmosphere by using bright, vibrant colors as opposed to dull ones
◆ Despite black still being used and considered as a traditionally “dull” color, the model’s expression still helps
convey the overall theme
➔ Movement can be seen by the angles of the flowers to give them a “falling” effect
12. Interpretation
➔ I believe that Pierre et
Gilles are trying to convey
a peacefully, happy bond
between the two men
◆ Color and facial
expressions portray a
happier mood
◆ Due to type of
clothing, perhaps
they have recently
been reunited
13. Judgement
➔Overall, the piece is fairly well done
◆ Bright colors
◆ Overcrowded
◆ Provides good contrast and shows movement
14. Over All Arist Opinion
➔ Pros
◆ Intriguing subject matter
◆ Interesting combination of mediums
◆ All photos are one-of-a-kind
➔ Cons
◆ Subject matter can be left to taste
◆ Photos can sometimes be too busy
15. Bibliography
Works Cited
Commoy, Pierre, and Gilles Blanchard. "Facebook Logo." Autoportrait 78 , Barthélemy Seng Et... Facebook, 31 July 2015.
Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
Le Scouarnec, Jean-Marc. "Pierre Et Gilles Au Printemps De Septembre : à La Vie, à L'amour." Ladepeche.fr. N.p., 8 Oct. 2012.
Web. 01 Apr. 2016.
Leclézio, Mélissa. "Pierre Et Gilles: Pop Portraiture with a French Touch." The Culture Trip. The Culture Trip, n.d. Web. 31
Mar. 2016.
Templon, Daniel. "Galerie Daniel Templon - Artist-Pierre Et Gilles." Galerie Daniel Templon - Artist-Pierre Et Gilles. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
Turner, Jonathan. (n.d.): n. pag. Pierre Et Gilles. ACCA. Web.
