Painters
Chantal Derderian Christol
Art has always captivated Chantal Derderian Christol. Through the richness it brings to those who know how to perceive its undulations with multiple facets: through this world of tolerance, serenity, and indulgence. She needs large formats, always bigger, to allow herself to completely escape.
For Chantal, abstract painting or sculpture is a way to express sensations or feelings that are too intense to be spoken or written.
Gali
Born in Montpellier, in the South of France, Gali grew up exploring the libraries and streets of her city, fascinated by gargoyles and artisans. This quest for understanding the world fueled her desire to create, expressing her vision of colors, light, and materials through abstract art. Trained by the artist Raphaël Ségura, she studied at the Nîmes School of Fine Arts, earning a Master's in Arts. After 15 years of traveling (Indonesia, Vanuatu, Mauritius, Qatar), she now resides in Florida, where she teaches arts and literature. Her artistic work explores the interplay between being and space, an illusion of boundaries.
Jose Luis Leiva Chacon
José Luis Leiva Chacón is a Spanish painter known for his vibrant depictions of Paris, particularly Montmartre. With mastery of color and light, he captures the unique energy of Parisian streets and lively cafés. His work goes beyond simple scenes of life, offering an emotional immersion into the city’s atmosphere. Leiva Chacón is an artist whose art continues to inspire and captivate.
Mohammad Bader Hamdan
Mohammad Bader Hamdan is a contemporary painter whose work blends tradition and innovation. His paintings, often rich in symbolism, explore themes such as identity, memory, and resistance. With a rich color palette and varied techniques, he captures deep emotions while offering a reflection on the world around him. His work is an intimate dialogue between the artist and society, captivating the audience with its power and sensitivity.
Catherine Loisel
Since childhood, drawing has been a big part of my life. Landscapes, animals, portraits of my favorite artist… creation has always been my escape. In high school, I was thrilled to win third place in a contest for an environmental poster, a first step toward my artistic journey.
Over the years, I’ve explored various mediums: oil painting, ink, acrylics. After 30 years of experimentation, I’ve naturally gravitated toward abstraction. My brush is my guide, and each canvas becomes an adventure where I constantly discover new horizons.
Antonio Tamburro
Italian painter born in 1948, studied with Giovanni Brancaccio and Franco Gentilini. After teaching in Spoleto, he dedicated himself entirely to painting and now lives near Naples. His figurative work explores urban life and solitude, using color and absence to evoke sensuality. He has exhibited in Italy and internationally since the 1970s, with over 30 exhibitions and publications in prestigious magazines like Artein and Arte Mondadori.
Painting entrusted by the Miart Gallery of Milan (Italy) https://www.miartgallery.it/en
Giuliano Grittini
Born in 1935, is an Italian artist known for his works combining photography and visual art. Initially a photographer, he also explores painting and digital techniques. His creations, focusing on light, space, and movement, capture the essence of the moment. Grittini has exhibited internationally and is recognized for his influence in contemporary art.
Painting entrusted by the Miart Gallery of Milan (Italy) https://www.miartgallery.it/en
Myriam Le Du
An artist from the South West of France, Myriam is passionate about visual arts, which have been a part of her life since her early childhood.
She is drawn to both figurative and abstract art, which led to an evolution toward abstraction in all its forms. Pouring was a discovery and an adventure in this new technique. The magic of chemical reactions that create cells and the changing colors as they dry allowed her to capture and enhance emotions, feelings, and dreams.
Philippe Allegre
Philippe creates artworks where art and nature merge in a cosmic whirl. On his canvases, he arranges sand dollars on a textured sand background, evoking a spinning galaxy. Each composition follows the golden ratio, a harmony he finds in these marine creatures. Between land and sea, science and art, his work invites celestial contemplation.
Valerie Loeuillet
Born in Paris, Valérie is an abstract painter trained at a Parisian art school. Her work blends abstraction and instrumentation, where color and form become tools of expression. With layers and textures, her pieces create a visual harmony that invites an emotional experience, similar to music. Loeuillet continues to explore the connection between painting and sound, offering a unique artistic experience.
Nathalie Morainville
She specializes in acrylic painting and explores a variety of techniques and styles. Her creative journey began with portrait drawing during her adolescence before evolving after a break. Today, she favors the impressionist style and is passionate about the diversity of subjects she can explore. Her artistic practice reflects a constant pursuit of innovation and expression, blending technical skills with personal sensitivity.
Daniel Blignaut
Art has long explored beauty, though its relationship with the concept has evolved. My work embraces aesthetic allure, drawing on gold, color, pattern, and texture, while layering elements to enrich the surface.
I revisit the theme of trees, a lifelong fascination. Rather than depict them realistically, I use an iconographic approach to convey their presence and symbolism—time, life cycles, and diversity.
In A Conversation with Trees, my colors are more subdued, and texture takes center stage. The chessboard motif, a recurring symbol in my work, finds new significance, marking the evolution of my style.
Joal
Born in Nîmes, a historic Roman city in Provence.
Her travels through Morocco, the USA, and Spain enriched her artistic vision, always drawn to light.
Classically trained, she studied in Barbizon, Lyon, and the École des Beaux-Arts in Nîmes, exploring various techniques.
Inspired by Cézanne, Kandinsky, and Rothko, she focuses on glacis and drip painting, blending oil, pigments, and acrylics with expressive gestures and vibrant colors.
Her work is dynamic, joyful, and generous.
Catherine Benoot
Born in Belgium, Catherine Benoot moved to Florida 21 years ago, becoming a proud American. Though she once dreamed of fashion design, life led her elsewhere—until a bag of old family buttons and a mannequin sparked a new passion.
Now, she creates unique button-adorned mannequins, each piece filled with history and love.
Her signature? A red button on the lower left corner. She selects it last, gives it a kiss, and seals it with a smile.
Kiki
A passionate artist who discovered creation after writing a book published in French-speaking countries. Today, she focuses on painting and collages, expressing her creative sensibility without pretension. Her art draws inspiration from nature, particularly in Sarasota, where the beaches, gardens, and natural elements such as seashells and stones fuel her work. She seeks harmony by blending movement, shapes, and colors, influenced by her past as a stylist in fashion and design.