"Formica"

Formica is a work created in connection with the collaboration between Marcel Katz, Maison Marcel, and the Dalí Universe. The partnership brings together Marcel’s world of collectible eyewear, contemporary art, and cultural storytelling with the surreal legacy of Salvador Dalí.

The ant, known in Dalí’s visual language as a symbol of decay, obsession, transformation, and the strange intelligence of nature, becomes the central figure of this piece. Marcel reimagines the ant not as something small, but as something monumental. It becomes a symbol of survival, memory, and the unseen forces that build history.

Through the FORMICA project, Marcel extends the Dalí Universe into his own creative archive, translating surrealism into paintings, objects, eyewear, and collectible artifacts. The work reflects the shared language between Dalí and Marcel: imagination without permission, beauty inside imperfection, and the power of turning strange symbols into cultural icons.

 

Artist: Marcel Katz
Year Created: 2026
Location Created: Cannes, France
Medium: Acrylic, Oil Stick, and Spray Paint on Canvas
Dimensions (Imperial): 14.96 × 17.72 in
Dimensions (Metric): 38 × 45 cm
Edition: Unique Work
Quantity Produced: One of One (1/1)
Authentication: Signed by the Artist
Exhibition History: Showcased at Victim of Gold, Cannes Film Festival 2026

Description

Created in Cannes, France during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, this original work by Marcel Katz reflects the artist's ongoing dialogue between spontaneity, observation, and contemporary visual culture. Using layers of acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint, the composition captures moments of movement and experimentation, allowing color, texture, and gesture to interact in a dynamic and evolving surface.

Produced during a period of intense creative activity, the artwork serves as both a personal expression and a reflection of the cultural energy surrounding Cannes. The layered construction reveals traces of process and discovery, inviting viewers to engage with the work over time and uncover new relationships within the composition.

Exhibited as part of Victim of Gold during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the painting occupies a unique place within the artist's archive. It stands as a singular artifact that bridges fine art, storytelling, and collectible contemporary culture while preserving a specific moment in place and time.

Provenance

• Created in Cannes, France, 2026

• Exhibited at Victim of Gold during the Cannes Film Festival 2026

• Unique Work (1/1)

• Signed by the Artist

• Original acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint on canvas

• Acquired directly from the artist's studio

This artwork represents a preserved moment in Marcel Katz's creative journey and serves as both a contemporary artwork and a collectible cultural artifact.

Formica stands as a tribute to Dalí’s universe while marking Marcel Katz’s own contribution to that surreal lineage. It is part painting, part field note, part artifact, and part declaration that even the smallest creatures can carry the weight of legacy.