Nicolas Delort Exhibition

A French-Canadian artist, Nicolas Delort expresses himself in black and white through meticulous illustrations created on scratch cards. His work echoes that of the great artists of the genre, from Gustave Doré's 19th-century engravings to Bernie Wrightson's powerful compositions.

The exhibition presents his latest creations featuring iconic characters from popular culture such as Dracula, King Kong, Moby Dick, and Frankenstein. Impressive in his technique, Nicolas Delort has made scratch cards his medium of choice. Using a pen, he removes material in a skillful interplay of scratches of varying density, sculpting the shadows to bring out the light. He enhances this technique with a choice of contemporary cinematic compositions and framing. The gigantic settings are offset by more delicate elements that bring scale to the drawing and set it in motion. With volumes, spaces, and varied and detailed settings, Nicolas Delort has produced a titanic work full of finesse.