WHAT
The French painter’s (b.1959) latest exhibition presents a fresh exploration of human presence and the authenticity of the gaze, focusing on portraits and still lifes. Rejecting traditional poses and artifice, the artist captures his models in natural, non-posed moments, emphasising individuality and spontaneous involvement. Painted directly from life – without the use of photography – his works celebrate the immediacy of human interaction and avoid the social constructions of contemporary image-making. The models, often familiar figures, provide an intimate connection that is central to the artist’s creative process.

WHY
The exhibition invites viewers into an intimate, raw portrayal of human presence, where the artist’s fluid brushstrokes and vibrant colours capture the urgency and immediacy of his process. His brief sittings typically last only a few hours, and emphasise the directness and energy of his work. With a focus on non-professional models and symbolic elements such as books and flowers, he creates a rich, layered experience that challenges the conventional gaze.