POLA.03 (2020) Painting by Zim

Zim is a contemporary French painter whose artistic exploration centers on scenes from everyday life, predominantly expressed through figurative painting with a recurring focus on portraiture. The artist adopts a direct and unembellished perspective, capturing the immediate surroundings with an approach that imparts an almost photographic effect, skillfully avoiding a mimetic reproduction.

The primary medium in Zim's artistic repertoire is acrylic on canvas. Photography serves as a foundational element, weaving through the entire creative process. This influence is evident in the rendering of colors and the nuanced postures of the characters depicted in the paintings.

Zim's distinctive approach involves encapsulating contemporary life within the confined space of the canvas. Through a pictorial translation, these scenes crystallize into an invitation for contemplation. The act of translating direct reality into painting serves as a sublimation, a proposition that encourages viewers to perceive their surroundings with a fresh perspective—to stop and reconsider what is often overlooked in the rush of daily life. Zim's work stands as an artistic meditation, urging a renewed appreciation for the subtleties and moments that deserve closer attention.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1983
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists