Christelle Fontenoy
Originally from the Bordeaux region, I graduated with a degree in art history and archeology from the Michel de Montaigne University of Bordeaux in 1999.
I subsequently turned to studies in conservation and restoration of works of art at the National Heritage Institute from which I obtained the diploma in 2006.
I worked for some time in as a painting restorer before moving towards artistic teaching in private and public art schools.
Essentially a portrait painter, I work on contrasts (colors, light -obscure) and matter.
My means of expression are drawing, painting and screen printing which allows me to synthesize my pictorial practice through a rendering that is both graphic and borrows from the dripping techniques specific to painting. I have a particular affinity with charcoal, which allows me to obtain both contrast and varied play of materials.
Artistic approach
My artistic approach questions the place of women today in society. Women in ambivalence, in search of independence and individual recognition, a strong but fragile woman because she is prey to societal violence. I am currently developing a series 'Amazones'. where I present female portraits, personifications of women, made in mixed techniques (charcoal and golden leaves mixed together).
This duality is reflected in particular by dualities of treatment: abstract backgrounds and rich in materials (flows and splashes of materials). While skin tones are treated in a more analytical way, as a state of affairs.
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portraits colorés • 9 artworks
View allLes techniques sont variées (dessin aux pastels secs, peinture à l'huile ou peinture acrylique), tournant autour de l'expressivité du modèle par le moyen de la confrontation entre la couleur et les contrastes de matières tantôt posée de manière rapide, instinctive, en contraste avec une matière analytique.
Portraits noir et blanc • 9 artworks
View all- contrastes de valeurs par les jeux de clairs obscurs appuyés.
- contrastes de facture : fond avec jeux de matières brutes, carnations rendues de manière analytique.
J'aborde la thème de la place de la femme dans la société actuelle . A la fois en quête d'indépendance et de reconnaissance, femme au regard conquérant.
A la fois femme fragile et en proie à toute forme de violence, symbolisée le plus souvent par le port d'un casque de dentelle doré, trop fragile pour être véritablement protecteur.
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The artist's works have been noticed by the editorial staff
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Originally from the Bordeaux region, I graduated with a degree in art history and archeology from the Michel de Montaigne University of Bordeaux in 1999.
I subsequently turned to studies in conservation and restoration of works of art at the National Heritage Institute from which I obtained the diploma in 2006.
I worked for some time in as a painting restorer before moving towards artistic teaching in private and public art schools.
Essentially a portrait painter, I work on contrasts (colors, light -obscure) and matter.
My means of expression are drawing, painting and screen printing which allows me to synthesize my pictorial practice through a rendering that is both graphic and borrows from the dripping techniques specific to painting. I have a particular affinity with charcoal, which allows me to obtain both contrast and varied play of materials.
Artistic approach
My artistic approach questions the place of women today in society. Women in ambivalence, in search of independence and individual recognition, a strong but fragile woman because she is prey to societal violence. I am currently developing a series 'Amazones'. where I present female portraits, personifications of women, made in mixed techniques (charcoal and golden leaves mixed together).
This duality is reflected in particular by dualities of treatment: abstract backgrounds and rich in materials (flows and splashes of materials). While skin tones are treated in a more analytical way, as a state of affairs.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1978
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists
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exposition personnelle
Terrasson-Lavilledieu, France
Journées européennes des métiers d'art
Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, France
Venez rencontrer et découvrir le travail d'artisans d'art à l'atelier des créateurs, à Rouffignac, durant la semaine des JEMA.
100 cm2
Carla-Bayle, France
Je participe à l'exposition organisée par la galerie du philosophe, à la cité des arts, à Carla-Bayle. Exposition avec format imposé de 10x10 cm. J'y présente des dessins et gravures sur le thème animalier
Marché de Noël
Bazas, Gironde
Je serai présente au marché de Noël de Bazas dimanche de 9h à 18h, place de la mairie
Boutique éphémère de Noël
Rochefort
Vous pouvez retrouver mes sérigraphies à la boutique éphémère les filles à l'ouest, 48 rue de puyraveau, Rochefort
journées du patrimoine
Brantôme
l'atelier Minaka participe tout le weekend aux journées du patrimoine à Brantôme avec d'autres artisans d'art!
le p'tit Mercat
Le Teich, France
je participe à l'expo-vente du P'tit Mercat, Le Teich, cet après midi de 16h30 à 22h. Mes sérigraphies textiles et papier y seront proposées à la vente!
Rue des métiers d'art
Brantome
Le stand de l'atelier Minaka, quelques belles ventes
Rendez-vous des métiers d'art
Brantôme, France
Je participe aux rendez-vous des métiers d'art à Brantôme en Périgord. J'y expose sérigraphies et linogravures papier, sérigraphies textiles ( trousses, sacs, tote bag, étuis à lunettes, torchons).
Rendez-vous des métiers d'art
Brantôme, France
Je participe aux rendez-vous des métiers d'art à Brantôme en Périgord. J'y expose sérigraphies et linogravures papier, sérigraphies textiles ( trousses, sacs, tote bag, étuis à lunettes, torchons).
Phoenix : Dessin en cours de réalisation
Dessin puis feutreMise en couleurs, aquarelles et encre de Chine.