Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - L’Ennui (Boredom) - 13¾" x 14½"

L’ennui [Boredom] is a small oil on cardboard, presented in a contemporary mat and light-wood frame. This vibrant circus scene captures a performer mid-act, suspended gracefully on a vertical rope against a glowing backdrop of fiery oranges and reds. Dressed in a soft pink costume that echoes the warmth of the background, she stretches her legs outward in a poised, airborne moment that feels both athletic and dreamlike. Below her, a small white dog sits attentively on the ring’s earthy, ochre floor, its fluffy form catching a cooler dash of blue light, as if waiting for its own cue. The contrast between the performer’s elevated motion and the dog’s grounded stillness adds a tender, narrative charm, infusing the scene with the intimate magic of circus life behind the curtain.

With its bold colors and theatrical flair, this piece brings a lively, artistic touch to a creative studio, hallway, or reading corner. It makes a thoughtful gift for circus lovers, dancers, performers.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 13¾" high x 14½" wide x 1¼" thick
Approx. overall 35cm high x 37cm wide x 3cm thick