arnaud vannier

My work celebrates animals, from the birds in our gardens to the wild beasts of our dreams. Through them, I explore two facets of beauty: a poetic realism and a contemporary symbolism.
The red stain and the gold dots, present in each of my paintings, serve as their markers. The former evokes the organic aspect of all living beings; the latter symbolize the lushness of nature. The pendulum, for its part, introduces movement.
I grew up among artists, restorers and craftsmen. It was with them that I learned to observe, but also in solitude.
One day, I left the urban bustle for the solitude of the limestone plateau. There, with my dogs as my only companions, I found my true language. Nature taught me to see what is essential.
Nourished by the spirit of Asian art and its search for balance, I seek above all to create works where strength, harmony and the presence of life interact.