Olexander Wlasenko; "Record Player"

This phenomenal new work by Olexander was inspired by the 1962 Truffaut film "Antoine et Colette".  "Antoine et Colette" is the second of five films by Truffaut that follow the character Antoine Doinel from boyhood to adulthood.  Antoine, who is played by the French actor Jean-Pierre Leaud, made his screen debut in the 1959 Truffaut film "400 Blows" (also captured by Olexander in an earlier work).  In "Antoine et Colette" Antoine is a solitary seventeen year old who works in a record factory manufacturing LPs.  He spends most of his time listening to classical music and opera in his one room apartment.  He falls in love with  the beautiful Colette, but unfortunately for poor Antoine the love is unrequited.

 "Record Player" by Olexander Wlasenko

Jean-Pierre Leaud in another scene from "Antoine et Colette"

In the moment from the film captured by Olexander, Antoine is shown playing records in his room.  He is pensive and melancholy as he spins a record that reminds him of his love.  Charcoal on paper 78" l., 46" h.  framed.  Canadian, 2012  SOLD