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Jean Gounin

Conflans sainte Honorine, France •
Artist (Painting) •
Born 1952 •

Jean Gounin, a contemporary French painter, experienced a transformative moment in 1969 when he encountered the surrealist works of Max Ernst, followed by the captivating creations of Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, and Roberto Matta, among others. Surrealism served as a revelation for Gounin, coinciding with a period rich in artistic and cultural revolutions, encompassing music, political awareness, and beyond.

Since settling in Île de France in 1980, Gounin has dedicated himself to the meticulous exploration of his improbable worlds through the medium of oil painting. Blending elements of figuration and abstraction, he approaches his canvases with a profound sense of freedom and expression.

Gounin's creative process begins with the formation of a diagram, laying the groundwork for the composition to come. With delicate brushes in hand, he improvises on freshly laid layers of paint, guided by his mood and intuition. His objective is to evoke an atmosphere of mystery, while remaining the primary spectator of his own creations.

Central to Gounin's artistic philosophy is the belief that slowness aligns harmoniously with an introspective and meditative approach. In each of his paintings, titles refrain from directly describing the depicted images. Instead, they function akin to poems, contributing to the overall poetic environment surrounding his work.

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Jean Gounin, a contemporary French painter, experienced a transformative moment in 1969 when he encountered the surrealist works of Max Ernst, followed by the captivating creations of Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, and Roberto Matta, among others. Surrealism served as a revelation for Gounin, coinciding with a period rich in artistic and cultural revolutions, encompassing music, political awareness, and beyond.

Since settling in Île de France in 1980, Gounin has dedicated himself to the meticulous exploration of his improbable worlds through the medium of oil painting. Blending elements of figuration and abstraction, he approaches his canvases with a profound sense of freedom and expression.

Gounin's creative process begins with the formation of a diagram, laying the groundwork for the composition to come. With delicate brushes in hand, he improvises on freshly laid layers of paint, guided by his mood and intuition. His objective is to evoke an atmosphere of mystery, while remaining the primary spectator of his own creations.

Central to Gounin's artistic philosophy is the belief that slowness aligns harmoniously with an introspective and meditative approach. In each of his paintings, titles refrain from directly describing the depicted images. Instead, they function akin to poems, contributing to the overall poetic environment surrounding his work.

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Added Aug 1, 2021

exposition Sommières

Salle Tibères- Sommières

Monday 23 August 2021
Saturday 28 August 2021

Bonjour 

je vous invite à venir voir mes peintures du 23 au 28 août 2021, à Sommières en salle Tibère.
3 amis exposeront avec moi: Agnès Chartrette, Maryse Segarra et Guy Covelli

Votre présence sera la bienvenue


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Added Sep 15, 2019

salon d'automne de Sannois

Sannois, France

Saturday 12 October 2019
Friday 20 September 2019

l'oeil qui écoute, huile sur toile , 27x22 cmJe vous invite au salon d'automne du petit format.

Ce salon, organisé par l'association des Beaux arts de Sannois, aura lieuau centre Cyrano place du général Leclerc 95110 Sannois

un élément de partage, huile sur toile 35x27 cm

ta déchirure singulière 27x22 cm, huile sur toile

le livre du Sabbat huile sur toile  24x33 cm

un pas vers l'amer, 27x19 cm huile sur toile

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Added Jun 26, 2019

Exposition au Novotel d'Amiens

Amiens, France

Wednesday 26 June 2019
Saturday 27 July 2019

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Le chasseur de prismes

le Négatif et son ombre

Passage

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Added Mar 12, 2019

salon Val de Viosne- Château de Grouchy-95 Osny

Osny, France

Saturday 16 March 2019
Sunday 31 March 2019

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Added Mar 12, 2019

Rencontres d'artistes au bout du monde - 78- EPONE

Épône, France

Saturday 16 March 2019
Sunday 24 March 2019

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Added Jan 29, 2019

Matière et Lumière

Friday 1 February 2019
Thursday 17 January 2019

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Added Nov 11, 2018

40ème Salon des Arts à Montesson

78-Montesson

Saturday 24 November 2018
Sunday 2 December 2018

Invités d'honneur : Claire HAMANT, peintre
: ANGE, sulpteur sur bois

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Added Nov 11, 2018

ARAMI : l'art contemporain en Val d'Oise

3 rue St Flaive 95120 Ermont

Saturday 24 November 2018
Sunday 2 December 2018

invités d'honneur :Hélène COCHEREAU, peintre numérique
Pascale PROFFIT, sulpteur
Muriel BAUMGARTNER, graveur

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Added Oct 27, 2016

Catharsis et têtes de ponts

Bonjour à toutes et tous

Voilà...

en ce moment je prépare un livre où mes tableaux illustrent  des poèmes que j'ai écrits  depuis environ dix ans 

 

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Painting titled "Héliopause" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
©2020 Jean Gounin
Héliopause - Painting, 21.3x25.6 in ©2020 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Kirlian Portrait
Kirlian •
Une œuvre et un style remarquable et très original..
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Painting titled "Dimanche et fêtes" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
©2019 Jean Gounin
Dimanche et fêtes - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2019 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
David Josset Portrait
David Josset •
Un travail énigmatique qui ne laisse pas indifférent, mes sincères encouragements à vous pour votre travail.
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Painting titled "portrait-de-saint-a…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
portrait-de-saint-artaud-huile-sur-toiles-24x33-cm.jpg - Painting, 13x9.5 in ©2017 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Simone Lazzarini Portrait
Simone Lazzarini •
I love this One
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Alain Grisel Portrait
Ces capacités vous n'allez pas cesser de les découvrir , c'est un peu comme une histoire sans fin où l'inconscient dialogue avec le conscient et je pense que vous vous dirigez dans la bonne direction .
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José Garcia (GARBEL) Portrait
J 'ADORE !!!!!FELICITATIONS.Garbel.
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Florence Castelli Flofloyd Portrait
Félicitation à vous pour vos magnifiques peintures que J adore bonne continuation
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Catherine Gauvrit Portrait
Cher Jean, j'aime beaucoup votre présentation, vous faite une belle peinture pleine de mystères. C'est très joli. Bien cordialement. Catherine Gauvrit
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Painting titled "un fantôme de chez…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
un fantôme de chez nous - Painting, 15x17.7 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627, surréalisme
Johannes Murat Portrait
Johannes Murat •
Very fine artwork!
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Painting titled "la-grande-courbe-.j…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
la-grande-courbe-.jpg - Painting, 7.1x4.7 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
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Author Jean Gounin •
Merci à vous. Amitiés artistiques
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Painting titled "l'allée des soupirs…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
l'allée des soupirs 4 .jpg - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jean Gounin Portrait
Author Jean Gounin •
merci à vous
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Painting titled "le-jour-la-nuit-le-…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
le-jour-la-nuit-le-neutre.jpg - Painting, 21.3x28.7 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jean Luc Marès Portrait
Jean Luc Marès •
superbe ; composition et beau travail ,jolies couleurs , bravo
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Painting titled "l'allée des soupirs…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
l'allée des soupirs 2 .jpg - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Abstract, abstract-570
Jean Luc Marès Portrait
Jean Luc Marès •
belle composition ,jolies couleurs
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Painting titled "l'éloge de la myopi…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
©2009 Jean Gounin
l'éloge de la myopie (les loges de l'amie aux pies) - Painting, 26x19.7 in ©2009 by Jean Gounin - Abstract, abstract-570
Choko Nakazono Portrait
Choko Nakazono •
Very impressive work!!! Splendid!!!
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Painting titled "Monsieur Double U (…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
Monsieur Double U (the Mundane) visite la planète des Cendres - Painting, 23.6x31.9 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
Le titre, à lui tout seul , est révélateur !
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Painting titled "les fabricants de p…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
©1997 Jean Gounin
les fabricants de poires - Painting, 24x19.7 in ©1997 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
Votre surréalisme est toujours symbolique …! Merci à vous !
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Painting titled "l-ange-carnassier.j…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
l-ange-carnassier.jpg - Painting, 11x11.8 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
Très original pour un ange …! Merci à vous .
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Painting titled "vincent-de-la-melba…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
vincent-de-la-melba-l-homme-mouche.jpg - Painting, 23.6x11.8 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
Fascinant !
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Painting titled "l'allée des soupirs…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
l'allée des soupirs 3 .jpg - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
Vous savez extraire des émotions, les sculpter …… ! C'est du grand art ! Merci pour vos choix, j'apprécie .
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Painting titled "Naturellement elle…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
Naturellement elle lève les yeux (Nelly) - Painting, 28.7x23.6 in ©2016 by Jean Gounin - Abstract, abstract-570
Jeannette Allary Portrait
Jeannette Allary •
J'apprécie vos titres et votre cheminement artistique !
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Painting titled "bleu-etait-mon-coeu…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
bleu-etait-mon-coeur.jpg - Painting, 13x8.7 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Majestueux et poétique...
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Painting titled "Le chasseur de pris…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
Le chasseur de prismes - Painting, 21.7x17.7 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Vos créations sont époustouflantes, bravo !
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Painting titled "Blanche Nain et les…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
Blanche Nain et les 7 Neiges - Painting, 31.9x25.6 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Féerique !
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Painting titled "port-de-complaisanc…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
port-de-complaisance.jpg - Painting, 18.1x15 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Un travail impressionnant, vos réalisations sont superbes !
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Painting titled "tes-reins-vagues.jpg" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
tes-reins-vagues.jpg - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin - Surrealism, surrealism-627, surréalisme
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Fascinant...
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Painting titled "l-academie-des-sile…" by Jean Gounin, Original Artwork, Oil
© Jean Gounin
l-academie-des-silences-nebuleuse-noire-5.jpg - Painting, 21.7x26 in ©2015 by Jean Gounin -
Estelle Barbet Portrait
Estelle Barbet •
Captivant !
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