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Explore figurative abstraction, where form and emotion merge. Discover key artists and techniques shaping this expressive art movement today

Few artists manage to blur the lines between sculpture, painting, and conceptual art as seamlessly as Ortaire de Coupigny.

Clotilde Clotilde Aksin-Frappier’s approach to oil pastels demonstrates the medium’s full potential as both a painterly and graphic tool.

Halna du Fretay recently started to work with Japanese shikishi, either as a direct painting surface or as a mounting board for Arches paper

Olivia Lomenech Gill’s art is defined by her seamless integration of multiple mediums, including ink, watercolour, gouache, charcoal, oil...

Ortaire de Coupigny's artwork titled Punk is not dead! embodies his characteristic humor, cultural commentary, and inventive use of material

The artist's pseudonym, "Suito," meaning "A city with beautiful rivers and lake," further enhances the artwork's contemplative ambiance.

This post provides valuable insights into the sizes, Japanese names, and uses of traditional shikishi boards.

Haruka Miyamoto, the renowned sculptor from Hiroshima, Japan, offers her own homage to the Tasmanian tiger through a breathtaking creation.

Ortaire de Coupigny's artistic journey began with a foundation in stained glass, a discipline that would shape his approach to art.

A shikishi is a type of traditional Japanese mounting board or card that is often used for calligraphy and artwork.

As recounted in the inaugural post of this blog, the launch of an online gallery feels akin to embarking on a digital odyssey—a...

Nestled in Groix island, just in front of Port Louis, lies a hidden gem that beckons sailors and art enthusiasts alike. Port Saint...

It was in the city of Le Havre, France, in 1872 that Claude Monet painted 'Impression, Sunrise,' which gave its name to the Impressionist...

As recounted in our previous post, the history of Port Louis has influenced artists for over a century, such as Paul Signac in 1922....

In 1922, Paul Signac spends the summer in Port Louis, Brittany. Alongside Georges Seurat, he is one of the founders of the Pointillist...