EMERGENCE (2019) Painting by Strait Faya

Strait Faya is a contemporary French artist. His formal education included a study of applied arts at the esteemed Auguste Renoir high school, and he furthered his artistic knowledge by delving into architectural environmental art at the Duperré school. These formative years in the realm of applied and environmental arts laid the foundation for his evolving artistic narrative.

The late 1980s marked a significant turning point for Strait Faya when he adopted the moniker "STRAIT" and immersed himself in the dynamic graffiti movement of the era. The adrenaline and street art performances he engaged in during this period served as catalysts for the evolution of his unique graphic expression. It was during this time that he began crafting original portraits and characters, transposing them onto various media, including walls, wood, plexiglass, and eventually canvas, commencing in 1992 in Alforville. His artistic vision found further expression when he founded the collective artist workshop, MCS Colors, in this locale.

Strait Faya's artistic journey was enriched by his extensive travels and encounters with diverse cultures. He ventured into the realm of stage decoration in countries such as Turkey, Israel, and Cuba, working for the Club Méditerranée. These experiences endowed him with a versatile creative sensibility, enabling him to navigate the constraints of various materials with ease.

Following a successful artistic project competition, he took a creative leap by founding a clothing brand: FAYA WEAR, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and the fusion of art and fashion.

As time unfolded, Strait Faya's artistic style asserted itself on canvas, marked by an interplay of movement, color, and energy. His artistic expressions navigated the realms of abstract and figurative art, combining classic techniques such as oil and acrylic brushes with aerosols and stencils to create a distinctive visual language.

Intriguingly, Strait Faya introduced a series of graphics known as "Réso Energétiques," symbolizing the invisible world of vibrations that envelop our daily lives—the pulse of music, the whispers of the wind, the spectrum of emotions, and the complex web of human relationships. These "Reso" elements permeate each of his works to varying degrees, reflecting the artist's unique aspirations and inspiration.

Strait Faya's wellspring of creativity finds its source in the natural world and its elemental forces: fire, earth, air, and water. The rhythmic motion of the sea and the relentless embrace of the waves along coastal rocks serve as canvases for his imagination. Using chalk, he paints a series of graphics that the tide washes away each evening—a poetic homage to the invigorating and boundless realm of nature. This creative journey has given birth to a unique concept: "Strait on the rock," from which his inaugural work emerged. 

Today, Strait Faya stands as an accomplished artist, showcasing his works at numerous art fairs and curating his own cultural events.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1972
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists