Ania (2023) Painting by Valérie Lavrut

Born in Dole, in the Jura, in France, I currently live in Belgium.

It was at the age of 37, while living in Africa, that I felt the desire to paint for the first time. So, I got myself a canvas and some oil paint. And I painted an emotion, a couple holding hands. I love the texture and smell of the paint. I now use both oil and acrylic, which allows me to paint more quickly. As if I was running out of time....

Painter, self-taught, my painting has evolved over the years. From figurative, it has become abstract. The abstract better reflects my need for the absolute and freedom.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1970
• Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists