INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS | 2024

CATALOG LIMITED EDITION VOL VI

2024

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

SEAN GABRIEL

FESTIVAL NADINE GOEPP

CATALOG LIMITED EDITION VOL VI

2024

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

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SOLILOQUE Ralph.S

Introduction

ECHOES OF CREATION art is the quintessence of our humanity. It transcends borders, gives voice to our silences, and embodies the emotions that fill our lives. at the heart of each canvas, each sculpture, each note of music lies the vibrant testimony of our existence.

In this catalog, we have the privilege to present to you a plethora of passionate artists, bearers of unique visions and captivating stories. Their talent unfolds a palette of emotional colors, a universal language that speaks to our souls and invites us to reflect, to feel, to be.

art is the authentic expression of our deepest thoughts, our most elusive dreams. It offers us the freedom to transcend the limits of the everyday, to delve into the imaginary, and to rediscover beauty in all its forms.

Throughout the ages, art has been the mirror of our societies, a reflection of our joys, our sorrows, our struggles. It has shaped our identities, enlightened our consciences, and served as a bridge between cultures, generations, and hearts.

as you browse through these pages, we invite you to immerse yourself in the very essence of creation, to be carried away by the diversity of artistic expressions. It is within this multiplicity that the richness of our world resides.

May this array of artworks inspire, move, and transport you to a universe where art becomes the universal language of the human soul.

Welcome to this symphony of colors, shapes, and emotions. allow yourself to be enchanted by the transformative power of art, which today, more than ever, is indispensable to our collective life.

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Front cover

MaITE FaRRERES DIaNa NOBS STEFFI RODIGaS VNVN phIlIppE ThURIET CONSTaNZa MUlDER ChYNESE BElaID aNNIE SENE paUlINE SaMpEUR STEFaNOS DRaKOS

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GaETaNO pIRO BERTRaND MIGGIaNO phIlIppE RENOU MURZO (ISaBEllE) VICENTE GIMENO RIpOll CaROlINE GaSCh SIBERIl REY FaBRICE DURIEUX ThIERRY DE GREEF Ralph.S

publisher, Curator Eric Doireau

“international Contemporary artist” Vol VI is published by artcertificate Europark,T8 5 D Sainvi, Villajoyosa, alicante, Spain.

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artmajeur.com/renoo philrenoo@free.fr

PHILIPPE RENOU

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hilippe Renou invites us to enter his strange and fascinating world, where dreams mingle with nightmares, where reality is deformed and metamorphosed. his drawings are windows open to the unconscious, to the fears and desires that inhabit us. he plays with symbols, contrasts, perspectives, to create scenes that defy logic and reason, but speak to us in a deep and unsettling way. It's a clever comedy, which makes us laugh and shudder, which challenges us and questions us, which reveals us to ourselves.

"a vision of the best, the worst, in short, an emotional ordeal to live with or without bias. a look at troubling situations in our daily lives... where surrealism surprises us with its progressive omnipresence! " " I draw what I feel, what I see, what I imagine.

I do not seek to please or displease, but to share my vision of the world, which is sometimes beautiful, sometimes dark, but always sincere. "

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"My drawings are not only seen...they are also read". "My drawings are like riddles, puzzles to piece together. Everyone can find their own meaning, their own interpretation. There is no absolute truth, but impressions, sensations, emotions."

"Those who no longer turn in circles quickly lose their sense of direction, but find another horizon, that of a disturbing vision".

"I am attentive to what is happening around me, to the society in which I live, to the events that shake it up. I am inspired by everything that touches me, shocks me, makes me react.

I translate this into my personal language, which is that of surrealism.”

"I BREaTh WITh MY paSSION !!!!!!"

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9 - l'EFFET papIllON

2 - IDEES NOIRES

7 - lES pIMpESOUEES

10 - N'EST paS GIRaFE QUI VEUT

8 - NaTURE ET DECOUVERTE

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1 - QUESTION DE TEMpS

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13 - aTMOSphÈRE 1 - NaTIONalE 203

4 - l'ENTREMETTEUSE

3 - aSEINISSaGE

5 - la pERlE DE VERMEER

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ihttps://comdes.design/ stefanos.drakos@gmail.com

S T E FA N O S D R A K O S

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tefanos "St" Drakos, a phD Civil and Computational Engineer, has remarkably melded his technical prowess with the realm of abstract and figurative art, thus creating a visually arresting style that can only be described as surreal parametric design. Working under the umbrella of ComDes firm, St Drakos creates intricate and evolving geometric patterns, resulting in an extraordinary fusion of art and science.

his works are a testament to the power of computational design, where algorithms become the brush and data serves as the pigment. With mathematical precision, he gives birth to abstract shapes and forms that challenge the observer's perception, blurring the boundary between the tangible and the ethereal. The artworks rise in surreal forms, and echo the strange beauty of fractals and the perfect symmetry of natural geometry. at the core of St Drakos' approach is the interplay between chaos and order, illusion and reality, weaving together a unique dreamscape that defies traditional natural laws. These artworks

reality, where the viewer finds themselves entranced by the oscillation between the familiar and the alien.

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In every work, Drakos pushes the frontier of conventional art, expressing the inexpressible with lines and forms born from algorithms. his artworks are simultaneously an engineering marvel and a visual feast, an ode to the limitless possibilities of the human mind that can bridge the gap between disparate disciplines.

Drakos, with his unique approach, has breathed new life into the surrealistic and abstract art, compelling us to question and re-think our understanding of reality, art, and design. aesthetically enchanting and intellectually stimulating, the art of St Drakos is an audacious journey into the heart of a digital dreamscape, a testament to the transformative power of computational design.

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noelvirginie1878@neuf.fr

Facebook:@VirginieNoelartisteplasticienne

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VIRGINIE NOEL

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free art wishing to free itself from all conventions and all labels.

I want my art to be elusive and twirling, like a bridge between different styles and artistic movements, a kind of transition, a big gap (between the past through gesture and composition and the present through the choice of modern supports and topics).

The subject remains the work itself, a multifaceted character evolving according to the inspiration of the moment. This main character, the work, is photographed, filmed and then sometimes transcended into accentuated colors or even analyzed in black and white.

The work is developed through the accumulation of itself and reproductions of itself thanks to series.

Everything inspires me, like nature, animals, light, contrasts, people, chance, the unexpected, emotions and everything influences me, like the compositions of picasso, the gilding of Klimt, the production of Wharol, the gestures of pollock, the joy of Matisse or the sculptures of Rodin.

I explore the past, its techniques and its supports to anchor myself in my time by experimenting with new supports such as plexiglas or printing on aluminum with more abstract patterns.

I am entering Contemporary art by currently exploring the different possibilities of artificial intelligence by practicing prompt art, because it corresponds perfectly to the aesthetics that I expect in Global Fusional art, despite the controversies and divergences linked to this art.

The figurative gives birth to abstraction.

Exhibitions and numerous awards mark her artistic path.

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louisejolic.wixsite.com/jolic louise.jolic@gmail.com

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olic international reputation and awardwinning status are a testament to her talent and the impact of her artwork on the art world. her unique creative process, starting with matte black surfaces and incorporating various techniques to follow her inspiration, results in abstract art that eloquently conveys her emotions while emphasizing balance and contrast where colours compromise on one side and are balanced out by forms on the other.

her approach to finding focal points and leaving quiet areas for the eyes to rest adds depth to her compositions. The phase of "detachment" in her process is a pivotal moment, allowing her to let go and embark on a fresh canvas filled with the excitement of new creation. an emotion, a momentum and a composition to experience…her joy of living!

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JOLIC CANADA

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les-jardins-d-hartie.com lesjardinsdhartie@gmail.com

CHRISTINE MARTIN

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elf-taught, my challenge is to make art useful with paintings that find their practicality at home.

My preferred technique is acrylic.

Nature and the various events in my life are my sources of inspiration.

My concept is innovative. It consists not only in working on the aesthetic aspect of the work, but also in developing its functional aspect. I like my creations not just to be decorative, but to have a second life in the hands of the person who owns them. That's my ultimate goal. So my creations can be transformed into billboards or reminders. let me explain: my Magnetic Boards are equipped with a metal sheet that enables photos or memos to be magnetized to the free areas of the frame. My Slate Boards have a black silhouette in slate paint on which you can write or draw with school chalk. Of course, this can be wiped off with a slightly damp sponge.

I also use my art to express my imagination and highlight what speaks to me, what moves me !

I also respond to specific requests. It's a real challenge for me, because I have to feel and transcribe your wishes, while adding my own personal touch !

Energie Méditative is an example.

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outerworldcolonies.com/ Bert.giano@gmail.com

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uter World Coloneis is an artistic concept where design and futurist mood and ambiant can meet powerful feminity, you can find in our each factory artwork the talent of the forge master of the colonies who like give dark and night ambiant to each collection art.

The creator behind OWC is Bert Giano, an visionary creator born in Belgium and work in digital creation since more than 20 year...

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BERTRAND MIGGIANO BELGIQUE

https://maitefarreres.com/ maifarreres@gmail.com

M A I T E FA R R E R E S

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he art of Maite Farreres is the perfect combination of an innate talent, a solid academic background and an incessant inspiration, with the desire to experience new frontiers in her work.

after a first period in which she explored acrylic with a brushstroke of neo-impressionist influence, she currently focuses her work on watercolor combined with India ink.

her technique, casual and spontaneous at first glance, can only be the result of extraordinary skill with the brush, since it allows her to draw the sketch directly in Chinese ink, without preparation or guidelines for proportions or perspectives. For all these reasons, Maite's works are essentially fresh, eased, leaving the viewer the possibility of imaginatively completing the lines of the drawing, thus personalizing the contemplation of the painting.

With an unlimited color palette, Maite chooses the most appropriate for each environment, without renouncing to include the reserve as one more line of her painting.

her creative practice has evolved from the urban landscape, with special emphasis on architectural design, to the generation of environments -interiors or exteriors- where the protagonism of the characters (while they enjoy themselves on a terrace, shop, ride a bike or simply walk... ) is shared with the daily scene of streets, squares or cafes.

as the passionate traveler that she is, Maite never stops finding inspiration in the environments she frequents, which she later transfers to the studio to capture it in her work.

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https://www.murzo.eu isabelle.murzeau@nordnet.fr

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MURZO (ISABELLE)

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assionate about art since her early childhood, Isabelle Murzeau quickly decided to devote her life to painting. after graduating from the School of Fine arts in angers, the artist explored, experimented and initiated herself into various techniques that would gradually help her forge a singular pictorial identity. particularly inspired by the pop art movement, the world of comics and artists such as Warhol and Banksy, the one who signs her works under the name of Murzo is one of those artists for whom art is committed, militant.

"Several themes such as women's rights or animal rights are particularly close to my heart", explains the painter from angers. Murzo proceeds by series that she fleshes out according to her desires and her inspiration. In her series entitled "les Mal aimés", she presents animals considered as pests and does not hesitate to denounce the inhumane abandonment of which our little companions are victims at the approach of the summer. Very sensitive to the current events and the history of our societies, the artist feeds on the great figures and symbols of our era. Simone Veil, angela Merkel, Jacques prévert, Joséphine Baker, Saint-Exupéry...

She chooses great personalities of whom she signs detailed portraits: "I always try to retrace the major stages of the life of those I paint. I'm not satisfied with just sketching their features but I try to convey a message", explains Murzo.

It is on wood and cardboard that the painter chooses to express herself. To compose her figurative works, she uses various techniques. In particular, she handles the stencil and the spray can with confidence and dexterity to perfect colorful and dynamic paintings that sometimes border on humorous caricature. In any case, each work of Murzo challenges and pushes to reflection. Because the artist scatters here and there details, clues and elements that the observer discovers as he investigates. a bit like a treasure hunt, the viewer is invited to look for and assemble the pieces of the puzzle to create a form of entity and understand the artist's word.

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https://janegottlieb.com/ jane@janegottlieb.com

JANE GOTTLIEB

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have been expressing my joy of art with paint, shapes and colors since I was very young.

I started as a painter, evolved into a photographer, and eventually began handpainting on my Cibachrome prints over 40 years ago.

Before photoshop I found a way to express a new magical reality with the vivid, saturated and unrealistic colors I painted into each photographic print..

For the past 30 years I have been scanning my one-of-a-kind hand-painted prints and my library of 35mm Kodachrome color transparencies taken over the last 45 years.

I paint, combine and enhance them with photoshop, creating my own beautiful idyllic world!

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www.victoriablohay.info/ lohayvictoriab@gmail.com

V I C T O R I A B . L O H AY

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Fascinated by the theatre and opera in her youth, it was later through the visual arts and poetry that she began to express herself. The little girl who had a special relationship with her grandmothers is now an accomplished, caring woman with a loving eye for her fellow human beings", writes a literary critic about me.

I love life and living things. I try to paint, draw, photograph and write beautiful stories that invite viewers and readers to reflect on their personal development, to put down their worries and sorrows so that they can deal with them better, to meditate while looking at an image that will caress their soul, embrace their thoughts and cradle their feelings.

I don't have a specific technique because I didn't study art. I'm self-taught. My technique is to bring out the best in my models and shots.

I take the time to connect with nature, to be in harmony with what will be the centre of the image I'm going to create. I frame the image and try to get it as sharp as possible. I put love and pleasure into creating beautiful images.

To buy one of my artworks is to buy more than a picture !

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BELGIUM

artquid.com/artist/101116/ durieuxfabrice65@gmail.com

FA B R I C E D U R I E U X

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elf-taught painter in paris, I work mainly in oil and brushes on linen canvas.

having had the chance to travel to very colorful countries, only one bringing together straight line, curve, ancient and modernity and contrast and above all rich colors, is of course Japan;

I am and remain very inspired by this Japanese theme which has become my favorite subject. but overall it is the colors that make me want to paint; sometimes I deviate from this Japanese theme by mixing the subjects, but the orientation is always focused on colors and colors.

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Facebook:@vicente.gimenoripoll pintorgimeno2@yahoo.es

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VICENTE GIMENO RIPOLL

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icente Gimeno Ripoll was born in Barcelona in 1945.

he studied arts and crafts at the Salle del port pre-learning school, complementing it with the Escola Massana.

Not finishing these, it is defined as selftaught.Specialist in mural painting of large surfaces.

To his credit there are more than 200 murals distributed between Zaragoza, Catalonia and Belgium, as well as numerous individual and collective exhibitions. Many of his works have been awarded with prestigious awards and recognitions: 1st prize organized by the magazine Moncayo de Zaragoza (1967), 2nd prize in the IV national painting contest of Castelldefels (Barcelona 1975), golden percebe in the great night of Galicia(Barcelona hotel princess Sofia 1997), etc. at the request of various cultural entities, in 1982 he moved to Brussels and luxembourg to make a series of murals.

Today there are numerous works by this artist that are distributed in various art galleries, public institutions, private centers, as well as private collections. bibliography: "revistart" 2004/2006/2007/2008/2009/2010. " gat art" 2007. " canart" 01/05 catalogo nacional de arte, diccionario internacional de arte y literatura contemporánea 2006/2007/ 2008/2009 /2010 etc. (Gimeno’s works are present all over the world) important exhibitions outside Spain: oporto (portugal) paris, Belgium, Miami, Quebec (Canada) north carolina, Texas. Syria, Egypt.

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Instagram : @k_azyy Kazyyaubineau@gmail.com

KEVIN AUBINEAU

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orn in 1990, K_aZYY (Kevin aubineau) is a French street artist hailing from Nantes.

Kevin has had a passion for art from a young age and has a deep love for drawing, pop art, and Street art. his artistic approach is inspired by various realms, including comics, manga, graphic novels, cartoons, and television series.

his creations can be found on various mediums, particularly on skateboards. he favors the use of posca markers with epoxy resin or varnish finishes to express his ideas and imbue his works with vibrant colors that convey messages of multi-generational nostalgia.

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Instagram : @sean_gabriel.wrk seangabriel.wrk@gmail.com

SEAN GABRIEL

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y paintings represent spirits, souls, and monsters that embody human emotions and the darker side of humanity. Each piece is an exploration into the human condition, our fears, hopes, and dreams.

My monsters are not just frightening creatures, but symbols of the inner turmoil we all face. In my paintings, I strive to capture the essence of humanity, to explore the dark corners of our psyche, and to reveal the hidden beauty that lies beyond. Each brushstroke represents an emotion, each color represents a life experience.

My paintings are a journey through the depths of the human soul, a journey that I invite you to embark on with me.

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pics-trip.photodeck.com jneufcour@gmail.com

JEAN-CHARLES NEUFCOUR FRANCE

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rained as a computer engineer, I became interested in photography very early on. I practiced a lot of silver, black and white that I developed and enlarged myself.

Then around the age of 16 I started photography and color printing. I also had the opportunity to work on set photos for a feature film in the 1976s.

about ten years ago I went digital, and I started with a minimalist approach, I focused on reflected light, the materials of the hulls of ships docked in the port of Rouen.

(Rotomagus surfaces? ) But in fact what really fascinates me is how memory works... how our memories come back to us in successive waves, how past events overlap and create new images from vanished moments.

It is this approach that can be seen in the Réthymnon series and the extraordinary garden series.

I participate in many international competitions, and I alsoexhibit: Venice: palaZZO BEMBO September 2022 Rome: ROSSOCINaBRO Gallery December 2022 to May 2023

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In preparation: Cultural Center of Milan, Rossocinabro Florence, Solo Expo in london.

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Instagram.: @pirdessins pierrebayet@skynet.be

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am an amateur artist.

I like heritage and nature.

These 2 passions have become the subject of my drawing.

I live in Belgium, in hotton not far from Durbuy in the ardennes.

My characteristics : realism and precision.

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www.carolinegasch.com caroline.gasch@gmail.com

CAROLINE GASCH

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was born in 1969 in aix en provence (France). I chose photography naturally when I was 14. I am a French photographer based in Tours (France).

as an artist and author, I make my living from my passion, photography, which I've been practicing professionally since 2009.

The city is my source of inspiration and creation. In modern architectural settings, I shape the light and use colours to express my emotions and transpose the energy of each place into a visual and pictorial force. perhaps it's also a way of showing that what surrounds us is deeper than what we think we perceive.

I have exhibitions and my work regularly wins awards. I also take part in competitions.

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Facebook: @Gilles Surges surges.gilles589@gmail.com

GILLES SURGES

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am Gilles Surgès and I am an artist. I am Belgian and I was born on May 8, 1985 in Brussels. I began my studies in graphic and plastic arts at the Institut Saint-luc in SaintGilles at the age of 15 and continued my studies at the Royal academy of Fine arts in Brussels.

I have participated in numerous competitions, including the internationally renowned Gembloux where I won the special mention, as well as in numerous exhibitions.

In 2006, I personally exhibited 46 works at the Jette Cultural Center “Centre armilaire”, the theme of my exhibition was “Metamorphoses”.

I come from a background very oriented towards the visual arts for three generations; my choice fell on abstract art because I like its sensations and its vibrations which emerge from my “inner being”, but also that there is a certain spontaneity, also imagination above all, but also the harmony of shapes and beauty of colors.

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BELGIUM

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https://hinteamariusz.com/ mariusz75_16@yahoo.com

HINTEA MARIUSZ

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y works are not the same, they are different from black & white to colors, from figurative to abstract, from painting until ready made, depending on the topic I approach.

I consider important to have(between others), a basic idea, to tell a story, reflect the confidence in creating, to have the power of caption and determine to think.

Creation is part of my life and makes my days complete. I create because I feel so and I do what comes from inside in order to stay legitimate, honest and Original!

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www.philippe-thuriet.art hello@philippe-thuriet.art

PHILIPPE THURIET

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o paint is to let one’s soul speak. as for me, my creations develop in phases and states between my conscious and my unconscious.

Consciously, I begin to draw my creatures on the canvas until I grab my paintbrushes. The magic happens… I am the matter, the tubes of paint my body envelope. I become the paintbrush of my soul. I caress the canvas, scratch it with the knife technique, discuss and dispute with it. The vibrations emanate between us.

We dialogue without interruption, sigh, breathe together. Music or silence rhythm our exchange towards a piece of eternity. While creating, an infernal dance arises… the pogo, from which the invitations to move emerge.

Sometimes the latter come from me, at other times it is my creatures that drive us on the starry track.

The colors come from everywhere, flow through us. They dance, twirl before resting delicately on the canvas. With the Ego of my soul’s paintbrush and my Ego of colored materials, we touch the "grace" then my conscience takes over to finalize my work.

I perceive, capture my creatures… we grow together since my youth. This is just the beginning because I dedicate myself to them days and nights. Why do they exist? Why are they there? are they already us now or will we become "them" after our passage on this Earth? They invite us to question about ourselves… What past, what future? active or passive? Spectators or actors of our life?

So? What do you think?

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http://www.moujaouid.com/ abdou10mouja@gmail.com

ABDERRAHIM ELMOUJAOUID

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rom a very young age, he showed an enterprising and independent temperament, even sometimes rebellious or rebellious. art has always been the driving force behind his actions.

It is music that will most of the time win his favors, painting imposed itself on him 15 years ago, as an alternative means of expression, appealing to other senses and allowing him to express his emotions otherwise. he decides to reduce the importance he gives to music, in order to leave more room for painting. although most of his paintings are figurative, he mainly paints what he feels or wants to feel.

painting is for him a means of escape, expression and sharing. for him art must be in movement, in ferment and constantly questioning established rules. he was born in Meknes which is one of the imperial cities of Morocco. a city marked by its olive trees, its historical monuments and various traditions. he lived in a spiritual and meditative atmosphere.

he was fascinated from school by the paintings of the great masters, but he was resistant to any artistic education. It was therefore as an autodidact that he undertook his own pictorial explorations: looking, observing, thinking, then imagining and painting. Yes, because thinking and painting are two inseparable actions for the artist. .

Drawing prize with the mention

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www.emmalapassouze.com/ emmalapassouze@gmail.com

EMMA L A PA S S O U Z E

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ithout beginning or end, nature in motion never forgets where it came from. Constantly evolving, unrestrained by perpetual change, the wheel of life at its center has been organizing and balancing itself since the dawn of time.

Could this be an invitation to get back to basics?

Emma lapassouze's Infinite Circles invite us to meditate on the ephemeral nature of life, while letting in the light.

a necessary awareness of the unstable state of our existences to finally let go and allow ourselves to focus on what's essential.

If time passes and landscapes are renewed, it's because the present moment doesn't last. It doesn't define. accepting it, as much as celebrating it, is the key to keeping pace with its frantic race and living fully, satisfied with Being without having.

It's this return to our roots that Emma's sculptures reveal, suggesting to the viewer, through a play of connections, the expression of a new language, that of the imperceptible and the intimate. So many new possibilities for deciphering the sacred meaning of our environment.

From circles of steel, drawing their raw strength from the very depths of the Earth, to organic concentrations of glass shards, the effervescence of energies translates the miracle of transformation. an emphasis that echoes the original character of each element, whose sequence of life cycles would be nothing without the intrinsic characteristics of their composition.

The artist sublimates her message by adding precious minerals such as lapis lazuli and gold, whose celestial depth of color illustrates the immensity of the universe and our place within it.

a spiritual quest transcended by the continuous variations in intensity of a light that crosses, glides and reflects on every asperity of the work to underline its very essence. Or is it a reflection of our own experience, questioning us through the harmonious whole of infinite recommencement ?

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Facebook: @nicodlaurence laurence.nicod74@gmail.com

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LAURENCE NICOD

lChEMIST OF MaTERIalS COlOURS "a lIFE IN RElIEF"

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My artistic approach is deeply rooted in a bold exploration of every day life and world events.

I am a fervent believer in the magic that emanates from colors and materials, a magic that can transform the negative into a symphony of inspiring works of art.

My goal, quite ambitious, is to combine materials and colors a priori irreconcilable to translate the richness of the positive within the complexity of our existence. I aspire to symbolize the relief of life, an existence much more nuanced than a simple dichoto my between good and evil, a rich palette of colors and emotions, like our world in perpetual mutation.

Faced with the sometimes dark torments that shake our planet, I pledge to magnify the points of light that emerge from the darkness.

My art becomes a source of hope, an artistic resilience that springs from the most difficult challenges. It is a way to transcend adversity by creating works that inspire, soothe and inspire meditation.

at the heart of my artistic approach lies the subtle alchemy of materials and positive colors. I am convinced of their ability to alter our perception of reality, to elevate our minds and to broaden our vision of the world.

Through the seelements, I createc reations that capture the viewer’s soul, inviting them on a unique visual journey. Each work becomes an invitation to explore, to feel, to marvel at the complexity and beauty of the world around us.

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siberilrey@yahoo.com

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SAINT LOUIS DE MARIE GALANTE

olors are everywhere and have a direct influence on our lives through the emotions they evoke. as a child, I filled sheets of paper with a multitude of colored spots until I no longer saw any white.

I loved these explosions of colors. later, I became interested in combining paper cuts to make paintings. But it was during my stays in africa that I discovered different crafts and was attracted by wooden sculptures. Colors, paper, sculptures…. it was enough for my passion for "paper art" on sculptures to be born.

Today, my only claim is to trigger astonishment, curiosity and emotions. Convey feelings and offer happiness in color.

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y life was dedicated to business as I was managing companies…

It's been almost fifteen years since I decided to revitalize it, reconnecting with a childhood passion, and swapping software and computers for color palettes and brushes. after a period of figurative art, various courses and training have led me towards abstraction.

Colors and light are very important to me…

They represent the joy of living and happiness and my gestures reflect my energy and my dynamism.

Following the health situation recently experienced, 2022 and 2023 are years that I particularly dedicate to my commitment to painting, with participation in international competitions, national fairs, the opening of my gallery, as well as my official rating as an artist. I also present my works on online sites.

Thus, I have the pleasure of sharing, and offer the possibility to travel to anyone caught by the emotion arising from my pictures…..

painting is for me, a second life full of serenity

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https://julien-abstrait.com/ julienabstrait@gmail.com

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am Julien abstract, contemporary painter. painting represents for me a passion that drives me and that I maintain through my creations.

For me, it constitutes a wonderful means of expression with the only limit being my imagination! Multifaceted personality, I am curious, I like sport, traveling, discovering other horizons and meeting new people and everything around me is a source of inspiration (landscapes and panoramas, music, films, meetings... ).

I am challenged by the play of colors and lights in my everyday life. I work with acrylic on different supports and formats. My unique original paintings are the reflection of an emotion that is as spontaneous as it is ephemeral and painting offers me precisely the opportunity to immortalize, to freeze these sensations.

Modern design attracts me and I am keen to touch everyone, to make people vibrate through my creations.

I sincerely hope that they will be able to find themselves in my abstract creations and that they will experience as much pleasure in seeing my paintings as I have in imagining them. perpetually in search of new associations of shapes and colors, I seek to trigger deep and authentic emotions in curious souls who come to meet me.

By browsing my site www.julien-abstrait.com, you will learn to better understand my state of mind and my universe. I offer a whole range of modern paintings staged for a deep sensory immersion as well as several collections of articles inspired by my works of art. My unique style is an invitation to travel.

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www.pinterest.fr/hmhamanat/ hm.hama.nat@gmail.com

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hrough my abstract artworks, I strive to materialize a bridge between everyone's beliefs and perceptions.

My aspiration is to assemble various elements in order to form an original unity, intriguing the spectator, and encouraging them to “glue the pieces together” to make their interpretation.

We could compare my work to a web whose weaving evolves according to each person's perceptions and sensitivities.

This approach also echoes my artistic origins, when I sometimes tried my hand at textile art and collage.

Currently, I rely on artworks with attractive details, as well as contrasting colors that catch the viewer's eye.

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www.artquid.com/114812 ornellamarday@hotmail.fr

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have loved art for as long as I can remember.

Through my works, I convey messages, emotions, and ideas. art holds a fundamental place in my life. It allows me to express myself, share my passions, and communicate with others in a unique way.

Each artistic creation I make is the result of deep reflection and personal exploration. I draw my inspiration from the landscapes that surround me, the experiences I live, and the emotions that flow through me. Every brushstroke or pencil line is a means of expressing a fragment of my worldview. art also allows me to represent subjects that are dear to my heart, such as the environment, equality, social justice, and the beauty of human diversity. I believe in its power to raise awareness and bring about change. a single artwork can awaken consciousness, spark discussions, and inspire new actions. art has an incredible ability to capture fleeting emotions and moments in life. It can be a source of escape and contemplation, and reflection. Each colour, shape and line is carefully chosen to create a harmonious whole that invites the viewer to immerse them selves in my artistic universe.

as an artist, I strive to push the boundaries of my creativity and explore new techniques and mediums. I love experimenting with oil painting, charcoal drawing, sculpture, and even interactive installations. Every new artistic experience is an opportunity to grow and learn.

In conclusion, art is much more than just a hobby for me. It's a way of life, a way of seeing and interpreting the world around me.

I find it an infinite source of inspiration and a way to convey subtle, profound and universal messages. My goal is to touch other swith my creations and sharemy passion for art with the world.

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s a contemporary artist with a degree in Fine arts, Diana Nobs produces portraits of disturbing realism. Whether in charcoal, watercolor, oil or pastels, she likes to experiment and vary the techniques to offer the spectators the most beautiful results.

Today, she does not hesitate to add a dose of abstraction in her creations, letting resin flow or inserting metallic structures on her canvas, to obtain an illusion of fragility or, on the contrary, of strength.

When you pass in front of one of her paintings, you can only be hypnotized by the power it exudes. The multitude of details, the precision of the features gives us the impression that we are in front of a living being or animal. The breath of life she manages to give them is stunning. The chromatic vibrations are powerful, the gesture imbued with assurance.

It must be said that Diana has always been encouraged in this direction. First of all, by her parents who realized the precocity of her gift, then by her natural curiosity which pushed her to surpass herself on every occasion. No wonder her exhibition schedule is so full. We bet that her next works will be just as captivating.

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fter a life in various professions and raising three children, she broke with all conventions and left her secure job. Since then, she has been creatively expressing her feelings, thoughts and ideas through art and music and has been working as a freelance artist since 2018.

She works with acrylics, oils and watercolors and developed an abstract art form "aRT in aRT". her art focuses on her love and the beauty of nature, characters, children but also world events such as climate change, pollution of the oceans and much more.

With her passion for three-dimensionality, she has created numerous sculptures from building insulation material and designs them intricately with pouring elements.

In Germany, she has already had 9 solo exhibitions and numerous collective exhibitions. Steffi Rodigas' works have been shown internationally in France, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, luxembourg, argentina, Malta, Turkey, Japan, Switzerland and the USa.

Steffi Rodigas is a 12-time award winner and has received several recognitions. her works are represented in various books and magazines as well as in private and public collections worldwide.

She is a member of the International association of Visual artists IaVa.

In 2023, her own book with 145 artworks and biographical information was published.

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elgian painter, Ralph.S expresses his thoughts, without censorship, through original works. Self-taught, lover of art, of life, of people, connected to the Universe as he likes to describe himself, Ralph.S works mainly in oil, combining painting and philosophy, thus accompanying the viewer on paths of deep and intimate reflections.

To immerse yourself in one of these paintings is to join its dreamlike, abstract, ideological and imaginative world, a universe of various hues imbued with surrealism and the figurative.

Several times awarded, the artist continues to bring his paintings to life through bright and pure colors, poetic features, oscillating between reality and fiction, between figuration and abstraction. Each painting then becomes an interior journey, an immersion in this great Whole which connects us to each other.

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NVN is a French contemporary artist whose works are distinguished by their originality, their richness of colors and their ability to capture the essence of life.

his art is a mixture of styles, techniques and colors. Inspired by street art, modern art, contemporary art, pop culture, surrealism, cubism, pointillism... his works are often abstract, but they also have a figurative dimension. The themes addressed in his paintings are very varied. he uses several painting techniques to create his brightly colored works. he uses mixed techniques, such as the combination of acrylic paint, spray, posca, palette... to obtain interesting effects.

he has participated in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad.

VNVN has been an academician of arts, sciences and letters for his painting since 2023

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orn in 1967, Jean paul Noguès lives and works in Marseilles, France. Graduated in Cinema and Earth Sciences, he began in 2001 his atypical work of the image by making experimental films and video installations. his works were presented in numerous festivals and museum collective screenings including the Tate Modern, the FRaC, the Centre pompidou and the Cinémathèque Française.

Following an existential questioning, Jean paul began in 2018 a personal and artistic reconstruction in digital photography. his universe is now evolving towards the themes of the nature, intimacy and abstraction. his photographswere shownin particular in arles Off, Rotterdam, los angeles, Kyiv, San Sebastian, aix-en-provence. his first photo book, published in april 2023 at photo#graphie Editions,is a visual and family introspection entitled “achromaties d’un printemps” (achromatia of a Spring).

« Grandson of a Spanish Republican immigrant, my work is crossed by an independent and libertarian energy. My photographic gesture is a search for the “contemplative moment” : these few seconds of suspended time where bodies and elements freeze and emotions crystallize.

I pay particular attention to the finishing of my photographs. They are Fine art high res pigment prints on matte or pearl paper (often hahnemühle or awagami Bamboo), framed or laminated on 3 mm dibond.»

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aving practiced medicine for 15 years, my interest in the richness and complexity of the human experience continues naturally in my artistic work.

My challenge is to embrace my new career without denying the old one. My practice explores possible futures in light of current scientific notions.

I imagine probable and probable consequences that are scary or desirable.

My approach combines contemporary art and science fiction using a mixture of familiar and unusual. among the artists who inspire me are René Magritte, de Chirico, Tim Burton, David lynch, all masters in the art of creating a sense of strangeness.

I frequently address themes that question what is unique to humanity. Who are we? What is our relationship to the Other? Rituals, clothes, beliefs, institutions, myths, dreams and tales feed my research and reflection.

My exploration is done using different mediums: painting, printmaking, textile, digital art and installation.

The latter combine in a body of works that examine what constitutes the essence of the human, his identity and heritage distinct from those of the animal kingdom or artificial intelligence.

My pictorial space often resembles a laboratory dedicated to hybridization. By combining techniques, materials or ideas, I try to discover where humans come from and where they go.

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elisetolianker-artistepeintre.com tolia81@hotmail.fr

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n 2019, EliseTolianker Self-taught artistpainter, started as such in paris. Since then, EliseTolianker has worked on an infinity of artistic projects. his works have been presented in various individual and collective exhibitions.

his inspiration has gone through many phases over the years, which has allowed him to adopt a very personal approach and vision. This artist never rests on her laurels and is always looking for a stimulating future project.

Since childhood, she learned to draw, but could not continue in this way due to a hectic life. It was only in 2019 that she developed what had been buried in her since she was little and this desire to create has finally seen the light of day. Today, she likes to speak in painting and share her emotions and her desire for imaginative poetry. his works have been pieces of scars imagined in luminous beauty.

She often says the following sentence: “I am an artist and my work is me! ". art allows him to travel elsewhere. She always has this desire to address people's sensitivity and not their intelligence. She always wants her painting to live through whoever will know how to look at it. his painting is a way of showing and learning something from life.

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orn in 1972 in Tabala, a small village in northeastern algeria, ahmed Bouzeraa "Follow med" grew up in an environment where it was rare to express one's feelings.

In 1974, his family moved to Reims, France, where he discovered the world of bookmobiles and comic strips.

In the summer of 1984, during a stay in algeria, it is called to be initiated into the mystical world of The Quranic letter, that same year, he experienced abandonment, an experience that awakened his soul to a quest for meaning and identity.

This gave rise to a spiritual and artistic quest, guided by the unconscious process of identifying with a father figure. a singular quest that leads him to the most perfect models: The Sublime Divine Names.

From then on, he set out to collect them, creating his own universe.

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orn in 1969, ODE artiste du Vivant is a self-taught visual artist specializing in transitional digital art. The world is the artistic playground through which she explores the intimacy of the environment while delving into the mystery of the elements, whether it is water, earth, fire and metal through macrophotography and graphic processing.

her works leaves viewers free to let their gaze wander, fluctuating from one level of reality to another, in an intuitive lapse. her recording method focuses closely on the folds of reality in which mystery is present.

Challenging and questioning what lies beneath the things we see is one of her artistic intentions.

This true poetic immersion in the heart of ecosystems is based on her personal experience with energy practices and her interest in new technology.

ODE artiste du Vivant is an emerging contemporary french artist who has received several awards.

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f Robin Dubois is called "the cat", it is only for his dynamic paw that he applies to his large format canvases.

Red, yellow, white, this abstract painter likes to make colors explode before the eyes of art lovers.

If from his childhood, Robin spent hours contemplating the shades of blue and green of his native Moselle, the passion for painting only revealed itself to him at the age of 56, during an exhibition.

The autodidact does not wait any longer before deciding to grab palettes and brushes!

he set to work so quickly and so well, in his lyon studio, that it only took him a year for his acrylics to hang on the walls of prestigious galleries from Zurich to los angeles via amsterdam, palma de Mallorca, Barcelona not to mention French cities such as lyon, paris and Toulouse.

It is a certainty for him: "the cat" has finally found his element to express his joy of living and his thirst for freedom!

In 2022, Robin Dubois is three times a finalist in contemporary art competitions in Europe and the United States.

In 2023 comes the consecration: the international leonardo Da Vinci prize won in Milan, The Golden lion Critics award in Venice and the art ambassador award of my nation.. and the adventure has only just begun!

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creative and sensitive human being, with a high social commitment, interested in the study of the psyche and its neurobiology, culture, the arts and human behavior. I trained as a medical specialist in psychiatry at the Maimonides University in Buenos aires; as a specialist in health economics, at the CES; as a general practitioner, at the San Martin University Foundation; and as a pharmaceutical chemist, at the University of antioquia.

It is in my work as a doctor and therapist where the need to paint and draw arises, where listening is fundamental element of the therapeutic relationship. It is the driving force behind the images, shapes, colors, and movements that pass through my mind during each session, which symbolize the personal searches of the patients to resolve their conflicts. These conflicts then emerge in a completely unconscious way, as if by automatism, through the brushes, pencils, and inks.

In the end, a canvas, a piece of paper, or aluminum is filled with the most internal aspects of our being, archetypal elements of the personal and collective unconscious.

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maestroscultoregaetanopiro.it/ dotiping@gmail.com

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orn in Francavilla Fontana in the province of Brindisi in puglia (Italy) on 7/03/1941 from a humble peasant family who with great sacrifices indulged the propensity to study allowing him to complete the course of study from elementary school, up to the degree in "Economics and Commerce" at the University of Bari following which he became a much loved and highly appreciated teacher.

The Master was a Self-Taught Sculptor, he taught himself, with the strength of love and passion to use simple manual tools such as chisels and gouges and loved to sculpt both stone and, predominantly, olive wood.

Despite the few resources available in his family of 6 people (2 parents and 4 children, including him) serenity and joy have always accompanied him together with a brilliant imagination that he has shown in various fields since he was a child, in fact since he was a child she made bread, cooked and worked clay.

Unfortunately, the Maestro left us too early on 03/25/2020 at only 79 years old, just turned, due to septicemia from an infection taken in the hospital where he had entered following an accidental fall.

The Maestro was a special Man, an extraordinary Man, a person truly out of the ordinary, characterized by a sweetness, sensitivity, grace, generosity, kindness out of the ordinary, by great enthusiasm and by a special light in his eyes that shone as they do those of children who look at the world as something new and beautiful with innocence.

he loved life so much, music, neighbor, simple things and he loved olive wood and when a trunk or a piece of it struck him in his heart it was because the sacred fire of inspiration that made him began to burn. create wonderful works.

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ur feminine power and beauty is an endless source of my inspiration.

I love our sensuality which is also our strength.

I capture the look and emotion to allow it to continue on the canvas.

loving to play with colors ,materials and contrasts.

Chalkpaint and resin are contrasting materials that need each other in my art on the canvas. let’s merge them into an artwork that will elevate any space.

My Quote: let loving feminine power increase on our precious world.

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illian was born in England and lives in Cambridge. For many years, she devoted herself mainly to drawing and its multiple techniques. For several years she took an artistic break to take care of her children. During her free time, she continues to learn different drawing techniques by watching tutorials and videos on the Internet. Because of this, it would be easy to say that Gillian is a self-taught artist.

In 2017, she picked up her brushes and oil paint again. Gillian is a passionate woman who loves reading, food, theatre and, of course, painting and art galleries where she dreams of one day exhibiting her artwork.

Gillian signs her work under the name Northmore. She enjoys bringing her paintings to life, whether they are of seascapes or animals. In her portraits, Gillian's attention to detail is like a photograph: you can see even the artist's reflection in the iris of the person she has painted. as you can see from her work, Gillian loves and plays with the reflection of her subjects, whether in the eyes or in the water.

Gillian would like to have her first exhibition in the near future. Note that she donates 50% of her sales to charity. One last detail about the artist: one of her works was recently accepted in an american exhibition. let's bet that Gillian will be able to pursue her goals.

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y name is Éric lE GOFF, I am 62 years old and I live in Grasse in France, I have always been passionate about art and I started with sculpture on cellular concrete, where I made a imaginary village over the years, as well as other various works that I did in the evenings and on weekends.

living alone with two dependent children, I had little time to devote myself fully.

Since 2023, I have been retired, I was finally able to satisfy my artistic impulses, so I started painting on cardboard, because it is much more affordable than canvases and thinner in thickness.

For me, painting is a way to communicate emotions and ideas that cannot be expressed with words only my insatiable thirst for learning and my incessant curiosity have inspired me to explore various techniques such as acrylic painting, spray paint, airbrush.

always keen to improve myself, I stay informed of developments in the artistic field, I practice my art every day, my favorite themes are animals, insects, landscapes.

I regularly publish my works on Instagram: lecarton2023

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y art is not simply illustrated, he’s alive.

Create with my body and soul everywhere where is matter, substance and emotional movement in relation with all my senses.

Trapped of my creativity, but free to create.

his work is a true representation of his pains, his achievements, love, protection and perpetual evolution.

Its roots are deep, rooted, the sufferings he had made him stronger, and he could find freedom and liberation of his emotions thanks his art.

his masterpieces are all looking in direction of the sky, his creations are just situated between the earthly world and the eternal life. his art and timepieces are truly linked to God’s love and kindness, in relation to the eternal life. his work is also a strong symbol of peace and harmony.

Time is going fast but, my art has no limit, it maintains faithful to my wrist, just to remind me old memories, and to give me the energy to create again !

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olucci, artist argentine born on 15/09/1978, currently residing in Marbella, Spain, specializes in contemporary abstract art.

My focus is on connecting with nothingness or 'nunc stans,' allowing pure expression to manifest freely without restrictions.

Exploring through colors, forms, and textures to liberate emotions, my creations serve a meaningful purpose. all works are dedicated to our NGO, 'Eternal Creativity,' where we foster creativity through art.

Each piece contributes to our mission of empowering individuals through artistic expression, having a positive impact on through the transformative power of art

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hen math is a pretty complexion.

While other children were playing outside, I used the window as a sounding board. I'd play with the numbers, fingers in the air or pencil on paper. Silent, stable and soothing, they reassured me in such a chaotic, noisy world.

I decided to study mathematics and physics.

By the time I reached university, the temple of knowledge and intellectual and artistic fulfillment would be abundant. My bubble of sweetness turned into a wall of lament, cracked by the rejection and incomprehension of others.

No one could hear the melodious rhyme of numbers, except me. School had become a torture workshop, distance schooling was pressing. Trapped within four walls, my daily life is a crisis diary, plagued by doubts and paralyzed by anxiety, frantically searching for a way to live.

Sometimes, my home reassures me, but the artistic sciences at the studio are my refuge.

When I can't solve an equation, painting lightens the reasoning, mathematical poetry begins.

They've turned my lamentations into jubilation, taken off my mourning clothes and given me a festive garment.

and it is through an artistic moment that I share this with you. autistic student in mathematics-physics

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rancisco Rodríguez alacid was born in 1976 in Molina de Segura (Murcia), Spain.

Somewhat shy, highly observant, passionate, and impulsive. his passion for drawing, painting, and sculpture was evident from a young age, as well as his unique perspective on the world.

Entering art school at a young age, he grew weary due to academic insularity and his rebellious nature, prompting him to leave.

From the air force to various life and business experiences, everything only served to nurture his artistic side, providing him with a distinct and personal worldview.

Unbound by any particular style, his work emanates from his emotions, aiming to make the viewer ponder and reflect, placing them at the center of the work. Currently fully immersed in three series (Ego Furtivo, Conciencia, homenaje), Francisco dedicates himself entirely to his art, garnering numerous international awards and recognitions.

Numerous international awards and recognitions: -International prize lEONaRDO Da VINCI 2023, Milan.

-International prize MIChElaNGElO 2023, Rome.

-International prize pEGaSUS 2023, Venice.

-STaR OF aRT aND MaRKET 2023, Rome.

-CaREER aRT aWaRD 2023, Sanremo.

-TOp aRTISTS 2023, Venice.

-lEaDERS pROTaGONISTS OF aRT 2023, Washington.

his creations continually emerge from a singular idea, to bring his art to every corner of the world. his motto: never stop CREaTING aND BElIEVING.

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nternational level mosaic artist, larissa perekrestova-Clion professor of plastic arts, (www.mosaique-larissa.com) painter, sculptor, laureate of the academy of Sciences, Belles lettres and arts of Marseille is the president of the International association "Optimism in art" - academy of plastic arts of peyrolles-en-provence which this year 2023 is celebrating its 20th anniversary of a very active life in the field of art and culture. In 3 workshops, larissa's students have received lessons in mosaic, painting, sculpture, drawing, for 20 years, 730 adult and child students who have created under the direction of larissa more than 2600 works in different techniques...! Several children became architects and artists. Several works by larissa are installed in European Cathedrals or in public premises, she has carried out public and private commissions in France and abroad in secular and religious style! You will have the opportunity to see at the Basilica of Fourvière in lyon, its mosaics: "The life of St Jacques de Compostela", 25m2 and "hymn to the Family of Saint Mary" 6m2. at Monaco Cathedral mosaic "St Nicolas", the two medallions above the princely boxes which represent the Coat of arms of the principality of Monaco and the Monogram of prince albert. The 7m2 mosaic "The architectural heritage of peyrolles-enprovence", on the facade of the Tourist Office, as well as 40m2 of mosaic on the facade of the "Négociante" building in Odessa (Ukraine) as well as in the collection private the history of France and the history of Ukraine etc... http://www.mosaique-larissa.com/

larissa organized in collaboration with the Town hall and the Tourist Office the third edition of the Grand Concours - International Salon of plastic arts, from November 15 to December 15, 2023 at the Château du Roy René and at the peyrolles-en Tourist Office provence! Magnificent and unforgettable Opening Day - the awards Ceremony for 189 works and their artists in 25 technical sections took place on November 25 at the Château du Roy René! It is certain that the artists will return for the fourth edition in 2024!

You will be able to discover 3 works by larissa at the exhibition of aRT CapITal - GRaND palaIS EphEMERE, place Joffre 75007 paris: at the Salon des Indépendants and at the Salon des Sociétés des artistes Français from February 13 to 18, 2024.

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y oldest memory from my childhood is a beautiful spring sunny day when I was staying at a wood round table (crafted by my grandfather) and made a pencil drawing. Over the years I discovered my love for painting together with the multitude of feelings while visiting an art museum. I have visited the most important art museums all over Europe and each time I was overwhelmed by the connection with the multicultural energy stored there.

The creation of an artwork is the result of decanting personal perceptions and each one of my artworks has its own story. Being passionate about geometry and numerology, I use the ruler and the compass when I draw and take into account the significance of certain numbers.

That is why for me it is not random, for example how many stars appear in one of my artworks. I am absolutely sure that these elements add a beneficial energy to my artworks that is transmitted to the viewers.

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elissa is, in every respect, a true multidisciplinary woman orchestra capable of conducting several types of major projects simultaneously, combining the flamboyance of the arts with the power in business. as an accomplished artist creating spirited canvases to celebrate human greatness, She passionately deploys her great sensitivity as pOMERlO for renowned collectors by offering them unparalleled opportunities to attend vernissages larger than nature. For example, she created the brand VINO pOMERlO, unique events combining tasting of high-end wines, accompanied by appetizers with great flavor and explosions in the mouth, with the experience of settling in the greatness of the space of the heart and the soul by living the colorful experience and strong emotions associated with his paintings.On the international scene, pOMERlO has participated in worldrenowned competitions such as the International Figurative art Competition(Spain, 2022), and the luxembourg art prize organized by the Grand Duchy of luxembourg (2022).

as an entrepreneur, business coach and corporate speaker, she has inspired leaders, entrepreneurs and senior leaders for more than 25 years to build differently, having offered more than 900 conferences in Quebec and Europe. She founded her first company specializing in architecture and design at the age of 18, guided by a desire to create major projects that raise human potential at its peak, placing people and their environment at the heart of the design of all its projects with a view to delivering innovative products of very high quality.

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atricia Gaspar was born in argentina, where she graduated as an art teacher at the School of Fine arts "Manuel Belgrano", Buenos aires, argentina.

For 30 years, he has created unique works of art to bring beauty to life. She is an argentineCanadian artist living in British Columbia, Canada.

She creates her own creations inspired by the beauty of forests, seas and mountains. patricia feels that the trees have a soul and that when the sun hits their trunks and branches, they turn into delicate women who dance joyfully in the middle of the forest fog.

her works have been exhibited in Canada, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, British Columbia, argentina, China, Japan, Netherlands, albania, Mexico, Colombia, Switzerland, Romania, Macedonia, Italy, India and Berlin.

Germany has become the theatre of its greatest activity in recent years thanks to its work in art exhibitions, books and magazines.

patricia Gaspar is currently a member of the Federation of Canadian artists.

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y paintings, made of glass bead beads and acrylic paint, are created like photographic images.

Balance in space, light, the right proportions constitute the objectives of my work.

In addition, the textures that I exploit are like the grain of the black and white photographs that I developed in my laboratory while I practiced this artistic discipline.

Obviously I added color but often it’s all nuanced.

I exploit the theme of houses because they are simple masses to locate in space.

The textures then limit the detail. and I concentrate on the space, the void that fills the canvas.

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http://www.tonyquimbel.com/ tonyquimbel@gmail.com

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ecently, I am in a more committed approach, in front of the urgency of the safeguarding of our so beautiful planet which suffers from the physical and mental pollution of humanity, and which it is more than time to respect and save from our concreteness, because the punishment will be simple... our own disappearance!

I work today on the creation of oils on canvas, medium formats, engaged canvases, but also inspired by timeless symbols, imprinted with infinite forgotten wisdoms, which accompany us since the dawn of time, and that can help us to understand the relevance of our presence in this World, for all those who are in «search of meaning».

“In the manner of the alchemist, who, in the depths of the night, melts and recasts the stone, its stone, in this case the color, in-core and again... I seek to carry out “the great work”, the work that makes us immortal, that crosses the ages.

Even if this is undoubtedly inaccessible, the will is fundamental-mental, and represents a goal that everyone should desire to give meaning and motivation to our short lives.” parcour:

painter of oils on canvas, inspired by the romantic masters of the 19th century, I have a predilection for the surrealist manufacture, in the footsteps of Dali, which I particularly like.

after seven years of studies at the Beaux arts de Dunkerque (Ecole Fla-mande), I had the grace of being the private student of Xavier Degans, himself a student and collaborator of Salvadore Dali.

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am a native of Valréas in the Vaucluse, in the heart of provence after studying at the Beaux-arts of avignon. I completed my knowledge by taking courses with teachers in artists' studios, which made me discover a little more abstract expressionism.

I turned to more open shapes, with more blur, softness and larger formats (80 x 80 and 100 x 100).

Now, I tend towards a certain surrealism, of superposition of colors, with gradients linking partial bubbling and lightness. an atmosphere of sometimes spatial reverie allows me to better express myself in a more assertive gesture, where energy and movement are present. Sometimes, to reinforce an important value I use bold pastel pencils highlighting a line, a curve, a line.

My sources of inspiration: Through outings, observations, sensations, plays of light are transformed into musical vibrations and take me towards a certain poetry.

My technique: My choice of paint went towards acrylic. On a blank canvas, sometimes having chosen a theme I sketch from my feelings, sometimes I let myself be guided by the gesture, and my painting is created, is composed in a certain harmony.

For me, painting is a way to define my identity.

Through my paintings, I want to provoke emotions, create an inner journey, allow everyone to find a part of their imagination, a cliché of their history. But it is never very defined, I leave to each his personal reading.

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onia achieved this in her sculpture since 1996, and now she wishes to share her passion …

This talented visual artist plays with the contrast between curves and angles, creating pure lines in her sculptures. To this, she adds a combination of strength and sensitivity, using her highly individual style «ThE MaNDEl’aRT» FRENCh TOUCh. to retain the mystery of femininity.

her preferred materials are stone, clay and bronze. She works with live models, but enjoys the freedom of expression that allows her to stylise her sculptures with different interpretations. She likes to complete her sculptures by the addition of poems, reflecting the sensitivity and preoccupation involved with what it means to be human in today’s world.

Since 2001 she has lived in the magnificent medieval village of Saint laurent des arbres, six kilometers from Tavel (and well worth a detour!) where she shares her passion by making her work accessible to all who wish to visit. She believes that art provides a pathway connecting cultures, capable of creating a strong bond between people.

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lastic artist in Seville Spain and Mexico City

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erry laakso was born in Turku Finland in 1965.

Is an experienced and recognized artist. he learned the basic skills of setting painting as a student of the famous Jan palmu (brother of Juhani palmu), but already in the late 1980s he painted according to his own technique. at an early stage, Terry laakso focused on settlements that sprang from history, saturation and love. In the 1990s, Terry laakso first moved to Spain and then to Mexico.

These cultures were visible in his work and art.

The paintings by Terry laakso, where flowers, vines and berries and glass glow with their authenticity, have aroused admiration around the world. Terry laakso became aware of the whole of Finland already in the late 1980s.

There are several TV documents and programs about Terry laakso.

There are also making several introducing about Terry laakso art in newspapers. In 1993, Terry laakso's work "Sunflowers" was requested by the Finnish State for art collections and placed in the president's office in Mäntyniemi.

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Terry laakso handed over the work in November 1993. In addition to painting, Terry laakso has composed music in the 21st century and worked as a video artist. he has made video works for example. a famous Spanish flamenco dancer and producer David Morales. Terry laakso painted remarkable works of art in the early 2000s Turku Castle and ships. Something about his appreciation is also the fact that he was the sponsor of henri Karjalainen and former formula-1 world champion Keke Rosberg in the formula adac series. at the turn of the century, Terry laakso developed his popular naive style, his works were presented in his exhibitions all around in Finland.

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plastic artist photographer , painter , drawer when it comes to art creation all means are good for me .. all supports too...

My abstract art is transformed by your eyes and your imagination…trying always to offering chic and modernity in any case my intention is to offering a moment of art ! and today let’s me present my last numeric drawing collection !

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lsewhere, where there is everything and anything, for a furtive moment on fullmoon nights, angels are mocking us; maybe their laughter is just the wind echoing in my head filled with strange beings, ectoplasms I must catch with the tip of my paintbrush.

Some day, the rainbow will bloom.

a dreamlike painting style; a universe full of unreal truths, witnesses of a Soul that much lived.

Beyond the words, lines and colors express and convey feelings, but never betray them.

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www.art4everyone.website vasile.traistariu@gmail.com

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asile Trăistariu, graduate of the academy of Fine arts "George Enescu" from Iași, Romania, is a complete visual artist who focused on systematically discovering all forms of painting manifestation.

he played with poetic visual expression by rendering human nature in the colors of feelings, capturing landscapes and static natures spiritualized and personalized, achieving abstract and minimalist plastic forms, and creating symbolic graphics or coherent and expressive drawings.

In his pictorial creations, the colors and the subtle play of lines complement each other to encourage the viewer to capture the message symbolized in the pure images created by the painter.

Curator, Geanina havârneanu

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balthasart.com/fr/artiste/thdg thdgart@gmail.com

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y creations, both visual (almost always photographs) and textual (mainly poems), take a deliberately offbeat, poetic and critical look (regaRT while playing with the french word) at the world and the art that they challenge, so that our future turns into becoming...

playing with angles of vision and light and making sounds sing and dance words, photos and poems are put into perspective and literally merged into an enriching mutual dialogue on 3D supports (original frames or frames that have lived, diverted objects, recycled or customised ...) that make them unique!

Some works, in addition to soliciting at the same time our sensibility as spectators and "spectlECTORS", invite us, by piquing our curiosity, to interact manually with them, thus awakening our skills as 'spectaCTORS' ready to take a little more into our own hands our destiny..

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INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART 2023 AWARDS OF THE ART COMPETITION A big thank-you to Artists and Juries for their participation and their motivation.

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