The artwork “C’est la vie” was created by the artist known as Ben in 1998. It belongs to the Conceptual Art movement and falls under the figurative genre.
The artwork presents a bold visual statement with the phrase “c’est la vie” (French for “such is life”) prominently displayed in an artistic handwriting style. The background is rendered in a vivid, striking shade of orange, upon which the phrase is repeated multiple times in a slightly translucent, lighter hue. In the foreground, the phrase is written in a more dominant, bold black script, making it the focal point of the piece. This repetition and stylistic choice reflect the conceptual nature of the artwork, emphasizing the message conveyed by the phrase itself. The artist’s signature and the piece’s edition number, 10/100, can be seen in the lower right corner, signifying its limited edition. The simplicity yet profoundity of the design resonates with the essence of figurative conceptual art.
