Artist :
Johan Letellier
Épreuve matinale ( Morning Challenge )
This intriguing photograph humorously captures the universal struggle of difficult mornings. The cotton “kangaroo briefs” featured in the image, once worn by elderly men—serve as a playful homage inspired by the artist’s late father, a painter who admired Reiser’s comic strips, especially Gros Dégueulasse.
Rather than making a statement against patriarchy, this work uses irony and humor to explore the awkward, often grumpy moments we face upon waking. The disheveled clothing, the reluctance to rise, and the cozy warmth of the bed all speak to that shared experience of morning lethargy and mild rebellion against routine.
The artist’s love for reinterpreting everyday objects and performance art shines through in this piece, inviting viewers to embrace the poetry found in ordinary life and spontaneous moments.
Épreuve matinale
Photography
Printed on Canvas
Limited Edition: 1 of 10
Captured on February 22, 2025, featuring Iulia Viscu, a Moldovan dancer.
60 x 40 cm
