ERIC BALLESTRA

Éric Ballestra, born in Marseille, is a self-taught painter whose preferred medium is oil. Inspired by the decades from the 1930s to the 1980s, its style is retro-contemporary and full of nostalgia.
His works are distinguished by portraits, vehicles and scenes of daily life, evoking memories of a past era while being anchored in the present. The bright areas of color in the background provide a striking contrast with the figurative elements of his paintings, reinforcing their visual impact. He also incorporates collage techniques to add an extra dimension to his creations.
His unique style skillfully combines figurative and nostalgic elements, capturing emotion and memories through vibrant areas of color. Through his works, he invites the viewer on a journey into a revisited past, evoking a poignant and captivating nostalgia.