Ouvri Je (translated as Open Eye) is a striking work from Pierre Simone’s Se Lavi collection, a series that explores the vivid complexities of urban life through the lens of neo-expressionism.
In this piece, Simone channels raw street energy into a layered composition of eyes, faces, and symbols, evoking the restless gaze of a world in constant motion. Bold strokes of black intersect with vibrant splashes of orange, turquoise, and crimson, creating a dialogue between chaos and control. The central motif of fragmented eyes — some watchful, some abstracted, reflects Simone’s recurring theme of perception, identity, and the search for clarity amidst disorder.
Graffiti-inspired text, drips, and spontaneous mark making root the work firmly within the aesthetics of contemporary street culture, while its emotional intensity recalls the legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the 1980s New York art scene.
Simone’s Se Lavi series is an ode to resilience and survival, embracing the unpredictability of existence. Ouvri Je embodies this spirit, capturing both vulnerability and defiance in its unfiltered, urban lyricism.
