Intérieur 20 (2020) Painting by Joëlle Possémé

Joëlle Possémé is a contemporary French painter. Her artistic journey has been a remarkable evolution, marked by influences from surrealism and Nordic expressionism, ultimately leading to a profound exploration of human emotions and solitude.

In the early stages of her career, Joëlle was deeply influenced by surrealism, which left an indelible mark on her work. Her paintings during this period were characterized by surreal and spectral figures that seemed to emerge spontaneously from a world of silence. These spectral characters conveyed a sense of mystery and introspection, reminiscent of Nordic expressionism.

It wasn't until several years later that Joëlle made a crucial connection between her art and the exhibitions of deportees she had witnessed at the Lutétia hotel. This revelation allowed her to break free from her earlier obsessions and venture into new artistic territories. Despite this transformation, Joëlle maintained a certain proximity to the theme of loneliness and deprivation, which continued to resonate in her work.

Joëlle Possémé is a self-taught artist with an unwavering dedication to her craft. She embarked on a journey to master all the intricacies of pictorial techniques, meticulously learning each aspect of the artistic process, from binders to varnishes. This commitment to her craft enabled her to refine her skills and explore various themes with precision and depth. Her workshop training, steeped in the subtleties of oil painting, allowed her to create figurative and precisionist works, often delving into themes of profound human emotion.

One of her notable series, inspired by the butoh dance, showcases the human body in a state of undress, dramatized through Caravaggesque chiaroscuro. The resulting artworks capture the raw intensity of human experience, drawing viewers into a world of heightened emotions.

Currently, Joëlle is engaged in a new series exploring the interiors of spaces. Her paintings feature walls that seem to teeter on the brink of an abyss, doors half-opened to the mysteries of the other side, and windows, both inquisitive and mystical. These works invite viewers to contemplate the hidden aspects of human existence, beckoning them to discover what lies beyond.

Joëlle Possémé's art has graced the walls of several prestigious galleries in Paris and various cultural spaces in Paris and the Ile de France region.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1948
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists