The artwork titled “Ballerina,” created in 2011 by the artist Blek le Rat, employs the medium of stencil and falls within the street art movement. It is categorized under the figurative genre.
The artwork portrays a graceful ballerina in mid-dance, captured with poise and elegance. Utilizing the technique of stenciling, the artist has rendered the figure in stark contrast to the textured and somewhat weathered background. The ballerina’s form is defined with precise and expressive lines, showing her in a classical dance pose, highlighting the fluidity and discipline of ballet. The background, composed of muted tones with splashes of color, subtly complements the central figure without detracting from her prominence. Overall, the artwork conveys a sense of beauty, motion, and ephemerality, characteristic of both the subject matter and the street art tradition.
