Gare solitude (2019) Drawing by Alain Fortier

Alain Fortier is a contemporary French painter with a lifelong passion for art. He has always been drawn to creative expression, exploring various artistic mediums along the way. However, it was in the discovery of dry pastel that he found his true artistic voice—a medium that allowed him to directly engage with the material, putting the creative power literally at his fingertips.

Throughout his artistic journey, Fortier has continuously sought new avenues of artistic exploration and experimentation. His artistic evolution is marked by a profound connection to the enigmatic realm of the night. In his work, he delves into the essence of the night—its scenes, characters, shadows, excesses, and the profound presence within its absences. The night, to Fortier, is a world unto itself, both paradoxically dark and illuminated.

For Alain Fortier, the night is a source of endless fascination. It is a realm where shadows stretch, and the imagination runs wild. Yet, it is more than just darkness; it is a world where light takes on a unique quality. His true passion lies in capturing the atmospheres, emotions, and sensations that the night embodies, rather than merely representing the subject matter. Often, the subject serves as a pretext to convey the profound emotions he seeks to evoke in his viewers.

Fortier's art allows him to immerse himself in the essence of the night, enabling him to experience and convey what might be missing during the daylight hours. In his paintings, viewers are invited to share in his deep connection with the nocturnal world, where emotions and sensations are richly expressed through his artistic exploration of the night's mysteries.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1970
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists