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Estelle Renard is a contemporary French painter known for her distinctive pop/folk realistic style. Working primarily in oil, her series The First Name focuses on portraying women's faces, celebrating their sensuality and strength.
The series explores the concept of identity, with each painting featuring a golden halo to emphasize the sacred essence of these modern icons. Renard draws inspiration from the women in her life—her mother, sister, daughter, and others who provide love and strength. Each portrait is titled with a first name, symbolizing a new birth and connection to those she admires.
Currently, her work is evolving to incorporate greater depth and layers, exploring the interplay of bodies and the present moment. The golden halos of her earlier pieces are giving way to silvery, cool, and luminous elements, marking a shift in her artistic narrative.