Lot 7
LOUIS CARREON(B. 1977)Ballerina, 2016/2021
13 – 27 February 2025, 17:00 PST
Online, Los AngelesUS$3,000 - US$5,000
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LOUIS CARREON (B. 1977)
Ballerina, 2016/2021
print on cotton rag paper
61 7/8 x 37 1/2 in.
157.2 x 95.3 cm.
This work will be hand-embellished for the winning bidder after the auction.
print on cotton rag paper
61 7/8 x 37 1/2 in.
157.2 x 95.3 cm.
This work will be hand-embellished for the winning bidder after the auction.
Footnotes
Provenance
Courtesy of the artist and Hamilton Selway, West Hollywood
Louis Carreon's Ballerina series reflects the dreams, resilience and struggles of artists drawn to his native California in pursuit of fame and purpose. Inspired by his own journey and influenced by artists like Degas, Carreon's ballerinas represent more than just dancers—they are icons for actors, poets, models and performers, embodying the allure and challenges of the Hollywood dream. These figures reveal the toll of ambition and the distractions of ego and addiction. Carreon describes his ballerinas as symbols of strength, beauty and vulnerability, capturing the timeless struggle between self-love and external validation. Through this collection, he shares a powerful message with aspiring creatives: resilience and self-mastery can turn dreams into reality.
Louis Carreon, a contemporary artist with roots in street art, transforms personal growth into powerful works. Influenced by skate and graffiti culture, he brings authenticity and spiritual depth to galleries worldwide, redefining modern art through raw, impactful expression.
