The Look You Give Yan Lortie the piece invites quiet reflection

the piece invites quiet reflection and emotional depth beneath its vivid surface

The The Face-Off collection is Kervens Fils’ tribute to the icons who inspire him—legends captured in striking black-and-white portraits

I have spent the last few years collecting trash that I find on my travels

The figure’s quiet strength is met by the fluid motion of koi

I pair these items with carefully selected images that I cut out of recycled magazines

The Look You Give Yan Lortie the piece invites quiet reflectionHer gaze is quiet yet powerful, capturing the weight of both innocence and stigma. With a shaved head and full lips, she stands unapologetic, her sideward stare meeting the audience with a silent dialogue on identity. The painting reflects the beauty and strength of Blackness, while also confronting the biases imposed upon it. In her stillness, there is both vulnerability and defiancea story told without words, only through the depth of her expression.