LOHITA series

‘Lohita’ means ‘red’ in Sanskrit. (It can also refer to Goddess Lakshni, the goddess of power, beauty & fertility and, according to Cologne Sanskrit Dictionaries, ‘a snake’) 

The ‘Lohita’ series was the last series completed before Spectrum Miami 2023 and happened very spontaneously. Antoine juxtaposes the neutral tones with crimson and cadium red associated with activity, energy, danger, aggression and passion. Occasionally, blend it with a touch of white. Both the brittle brushwork, splats and white charcoal lines bring elements of spontaneity and energy to these pieces, which is contrasted with neutral and calm negative space. Pieces of ineligible text become a signature in this body of work and refers to stories untold, misunderstood or yet to be written.

These pieces are a prime example of Antoine’s work which explores the power of vulnerability.