【 UN INSTANT FIGÉ DANS LE TEMPS 】
Exhibition at Paris 2023
-Presentation of the Exhibition-
Time passes, winter approaches. From November 20 to November 30, a poetic and charming exhibition will be held in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, with the theme "Un instant dans le temps" ("A moment in time"). This exhibition will guide visitors through the river of time, allowing them to feel life's moments of beauty, precious memories and evolving emotions. The exhibition will take place in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, at the high-class Galerie Francis Barlier, located close to the Palais de l'Élysée, the Residence of the French President.
We cordially invite you to attend the grand opening ceremony of the exhibition, which will take place on November 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm. It's a great opportunity to meet the artists in person, appreciate their work and celebrate together the meeting of art and time.
In this exhibition, the artists explore the theme of "An instant in time" in a variety of ways, whether through their personal journeys, the evolution of society, nature and the seasons, affection for homeland, love and friendship, art and technology. Each work is a condensation of time, an expression of emotions, an opportunity for the public and the artists to enter the gateway of time together.
It will be an artistic journey full of poetry and reflection, a wonderful exploration of time and emotions. Let's walk together and feel the magic of "Un instant dans le temps". We look forward to seeing you there.
Artists exhibiting:
Jason Blak
CHENG Huili
DING Xiaoyu
Liliane GUIOMAR
GUO Sannie
HU Kun
LI Bai
LI Xiafei
LIU Xuri
LIU Yuan
Guillaume MONNET
Maxime ROUAULT
Esméralda SAADOUN
WANG Liang
WANG Yongxi
ZHANG Tianyi
Opening
2023.11.23 18:00-21:00
Date of exhibition
2023.11.20-11.30
Exhibition location
36 Rue de Penthièvre, 75008 Paris,Galerie Francis Barlier
-Presentation of works by participating artists-
1.Jason Blak
Jason Blak, real name AKHMOUN - HENNECENT Vincent, is a modern painter born on February 4, 1994 in St Quentin, France.
After studying graphic and visual communications, he discovered his passion for painting. Self-taught, he developed his own style, drawing inspiration from great artists such as Picasso, Dali, Adami, Lichtenstein, Keane and Warhol.
Jason Blak expresses his personal experiences through his paintings, notably with "SORROW = SOUFFRANCE", evoking a painful past, and "MAMAN", a tribute to his mother. He has also painted portraits of women around him, showing his admiration for femininity. For him, art is a source of happiness and liberation, and his paintings are like his children. Despite the difficulties, he succeeded in proving to those around him that he could succeed in the art world.
He draws inspiration for his work from music, encounters, elements of everyday life, and even his dreams and nightmares. His paintings reflect both the psychology and the physicality of his subjects, revealing their joys, torments, complexes and strengths.
In short, he is a self-taught artist with a passion for painting and expressing emotions through his canvases, highlighting the inner beauty of individuals, especially women.
Joi, Acrylic on canvas with marker, 89x116cm
2. CHENG Huili
Member of the New York Hudson Artists Association, member of the New York Overseas Chinese Artists Association, member of the AISART Sino-Italian Cultural and Artistic Exchange Association, member of the ASFEA Sino-French Artistic Exchange Association, and artist under contract with the Arte Borgo gallery in Rome.
A graduate of Zhejiang University of Technology, specializing in fashion design, she traveled to Europe to study with GIANLUIGI MATTIA, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and a renowned artist, and now lives in Hangzhou.
Prophesy Series, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 12x10cm
3. DING Xiaoyu
Born September 3, 1997, Liaoning, China.
Graduated from Tsinghua University in 2020, Master of Fine Arts from Paris I University in 2023, she currently lives in Paris and devotes herself to painting and contemporary art. Having learned to paint at the age of 6, she has been painting for 20 years and has converted her rich skills in realistic painting into an abstract language. She specializes in combining psychology, philosophy and painting experience to form a unique and personal artistic style.
Du reel 01, Oil on panel, 20x20 cm
Du reel 02 , Oil on panel, 20x20 cm
4.Liliane GUIOMAR
She is self-taught, excelling in both painting and ceramic sculpture. Inspiration guides her between these two fields, creating unique works that are never repeated. Her talent for painting is inspired by the old masters, in particular Bosch, Bruegel and Cranach, who were both artists and craftsmen. She has not reinvented techniques, but once she has mastered them, her imagination can flourish.
She also nurtures a passion for ceramic sculpture, exploring a variety of materials, including Vallauris pink clay and a highly plastic black clay. Her talent and perseverance have been rewarded with two Meilleurs Ouvriers de France medals.
Liliane is able to move with ease from painting to sculpture, expressing her boundless creativity. She considers herself both an artist and a craftswoman, making a unique contribution to the art world.
Recent awards:
2023 Paris - Gold Medal of Arts-Sciences-Lettres
2023 Paris - Salon des Artistes Français ( Art Capital )Silver Medal
2023 Prix de l'Académie des Arts Sciences et lettres, Thuiller gallery
2023 - ART SHOW Paris xv ème jury prize
2023 - ARTLOOKONE jury prize for sculpture
2022 -Paris: Salon de patrimoine au Carrousel du Louve
2022 - Paris - Salon des Artistes Français : Prix Albin Eschbach ( Young artist of the future ! )
Le Princesse Grenouille, Oil on panel, 30x30 cm
Alice et la Chenille , Oil on panel, 40x35 cm, 2020
5. GUO Sannie
She graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 2001. In 2005, she completed her studies in oil painting sketching and modeling with Sandro Trutti, Academy of Fine Arts, Rome, Italy. She was a Professor at the College of Science, Technology and Commerce, Guangzhou University. From 2016 to 2021 she lived in Melbourne, Australia, as a freelance artist, and was a member of the Melbourne Artists Association in Australia. In 2022, in preparation for the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the National Art Community organized a large-scale event entitled "China in Art" and she was awarded the honorary title of "People's Artist". She won the prestigious "ATIM 60 Masters Prize", organized by Art International Magazine in 2024.
“Autumn charm•Abstract series No.25”, Oil on canvas, 80x80cm
6. HU Kun
She settled in Jiangyou, Sichuan province, and grew up in Shanghai. Practicing ballet. Previously worked in business operations and management. Since 2018, through her passion for art, she has devoted herself entirely to learning and creating art, trying her hand at watercolor, acrylic, oil painting and other different forms of painting. As her understanding of painting deepened, she began to think of and interpret the state of interaction between human beings and all things in nature as fundamental, pursuing a transcendent state of life. She is keen to convey her attitude to life through painting.
Coincé en plein été, Oil on canvas, 60x60cm
7. LI Bai
She obtained a master's degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, specializing in oil painting. Her works have been collected and exhibited at the China Art Museum, the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the Longyan Art Museum. In recent years, his works have been exhibited at art galleries and museums in China and abroad, including the Mega Gallery in Venice, Italy, the Alliance of Contemporary Asian Artists in California, USA, and Art Cabbage in London, UK etc.
Creative concept - A form of creation that occurs only by chance in order to cure oneself of a "neurosis". This series of works uses a combination of materials: acrylic, PVC panel, jacquard fabric and so on. The works are created from a starting point of spiritual healing, and by extracting and distorting figurative objects, they express points of view on things, the ideal state and the personal mental state.
The format of the works is A4, and they are framed and decorated on desks, beds, bookcases and other small corners, so that they can be enjoyed by the public alone or inadvertently, triggering thoughts and resonances.
Sauter de l'autre côté de la rivière, Acrylic on PVC, 14.8x21cm, 2022
Voile de l'espadon, Acrylic on PVC, 14.8x21cm, 2022
Être Huimain maturité tardive, Acrylic on PVC, 14.8x21cm, 2023
Cri, Acrylic on PVC, 14.8x21cm, 2022
8. LI Xiafei
LI Xiafei is an experienced professional photographer with 8 years' expertise in photography, based in London. In addition, she has 4 years' experience in oil and acrylic painting. She possesses a range of skills as a versatile director, excelling in directing, editing and coordinating production processes.
LI has a proven track record of outstanding achievement in a variety of projects. Her portfolio includes global advertising campaigns as well as official videos created for prestigious organizations. She is currently seeking opportunities to apply her creative talents, technical proficiency and leadership abilities to make valuable contributions within dynamic production teams.
Violet, Photography, 60x80cm
Sept soeurs, Photography, 60x80cm
Reste, Photography, 60x80cm
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Coucher de soleil, Photography, 60x80cm, 2021
9. LIU Xuri
Member of the TAYLOR Artist Foundation in France. Member of the French Association of the International Color Center CFC. Member of the Salon des Artistes Indépendants in France. Member of the Oil Painting Society of America. Chairman of the East and South Asia Art Committee of the European and American Alumni Association (Chinese Student Association). Awarded the highest gold medal of the Order of Culture (Art) by the United Nations Global Alliance for the Common Good. Highest gold medal of the French National Star of the Institute of France...
Printemps, Oil on canvas, 60x70cm
10. LIU Yuan
Artist Liu Yuan graduated from Reading University in the UK and lives in Beijing. She has been learning painting since early 2017 and studied calligraphy and painting in Tsinghua University's advanced research class in 2020, under the guidance of renowned watercolor artist Mr. Huang Youwei. The Lucky charm series is a fusional expression of the artist combining his creativity and 9 years of continuous exploration and learning in the field of healing. The series comprises over 100 works and is currently being created. The artist has been invited to participate in international exhibitions such as the 59th Venice Biennale Parallel Exhibition and the Art Capital 2023 exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris, and has been recognized by numerous foreign art institutions. Works in the series have won the 2022 Luxembourg Art Award, the gold prize at the 2023 International Frontier Innovative Art and Design Competition organized by the French Designers' Federation, and nearly 30 international prizes.
36 Lucky charm roam, Aquarelle, 56x76cm
41 Lucky charm flow, Aquarelle, 56x76cm
45 Lucky charm awareness, Aquarelle, 56x76cm
49 Lucky charm harmony, Aquarelle, 56x76cm
11.Guillaume MONNET
Born in 1975 in Mayenne, is a singular artist. Despite his long career in a psychiatric hospital, he has acquired a wealth of experience. A former semi-professional racing cyclist, he covered many stages of the Tour de France for years, but his real passion has always been the art of painting.
Initially, his creations were for his own enjoyment, but encouraged by family and friends, in 2018 he decided to showcase his work at a Christmas market, marking the start of his artistic journey. In 2019, he held his first official exhibition, sharing his passion and connecting with other professional and amateur artists. He has also exhibited his work in several cities and even hospitals. In addition to his work in the healthcare field, he is a creative artist, demonstrating his artistic talent.
Guillaume MONNET is a versatile artist who has managed to balance his career in healthcare with his passion for art.
Poussin et regard Figé, Oil on canvas, 73x92 cm
Homme musclé en couleurs Figé, Oil on canvas, 65x92 cm
12.Maxime ROUAULT
Born in 1987 in Maison-Laffitte, Yvelines, is a versatile designer with an exciting career path. The son of a photographer and a mosaicist, he was influenced by art from an early age. At the age of 27, after being inspired by a Nikki de Saint-Phale exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris, Maxime decided to take up drawing. He experimented with alcohol markers on photo paper, creating his own artistic technique. This approach enabled him to achieve precise photographic results while offering artistic diversity through the addition of gilding and the use of metallic pens.
After just two months and 60 drawings, Maxime held his first exhibition in Paris, marking the start of his artistic career. He continued to exhibit in a variety of venues, including nightclubs, and founded the "22Bis" brand to protect his work.
Maxime then crossed the Pacific Ocean to settle in Tetiaroa, where he had the privilege of meeting Barack Obama and presenting him with a painting. He signed a contract with the Art'Factory gallery in Nouméa in 2022 and has participated in international exhibitions linked to environmental protection.
Maxime ROUAULT is a self-taught artist whose distinctive technique and commitment to art have enabled him to exhibit and share his work around the world.
Neotokyo, Chinese ink felts, Molotow ink, mineral powders, gold leaf, 120x220 cm
13.Esméralda SAADOUN
Born on July 2, 1964 in Poitiers, France, this versatile artist has charted a varied artistic course. After studying fashion design at Cours Lainé and Esmod, she worked in advertising graphics in an agency, before immersing herself in the study of drawing and painting.
In 2012, she began exhibiting her creations, initiating her artistic journey in private apartments. 2019 marks a turning point, with her participation in the Salon des Indépendants to exhibit at Art Capital in February 2019, 2020 and 2021. She also exhibited her work in the charming Burgundy town of Chablis in 2021.
In 2023, she joined the Thuillier and Barlier galleries, where she presents new works in mixed media on paper, using gouache, inks and pencils. This talented artist is constantly exploring new artistic approaches, adding richness to her impressive artistic career.
Rencontre de Cercles, Inks and colored pencils on paper, 50x65 cm
Le Porteur de Flamme, Inks and colored pencils on paper, 50x65 cm
14. WANG Liang
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Originally from Dazhou, Sichuan province, he graduated from the Art and Design Department of the Beijing Printing Institute in 2001, and studied in Germany in 2003. Since 2005, he has taught at the Anhui School of Press and Publishing. He is also a member of the International Visual Council and the International Designers Club.
Recent distinctions:
The work was selected for the exhibition "Temperature: Contemporary Art Exhibition" (Louvre, Paris, France).
The works "Enclave" and "Spring Warmth" won silver and bronze awards at the 5th Japanese Conceptual Art and Design Competition 2023CADA.
Search" and "Misty Rain Huizhou" won bronze medals at the 2023 BICC China UK International Creative Competition.
The work "Mountain God" won the bronze medal at the 2023 London Chinese Art Exchange Third Exhibition.
The work "Amazing Dream" won the bronze medal at the 2022 UK Ecological Design Competition and the prize for excellence at the 2022 International Designer Club Competition at the CEAPVA Asia Pacific Visual Art Exchange exhibition.
Prière, Aquarelle on paper, 33x65 cm
Caché, Aquarelle on paper, 50x50 cm
15. WANG Yongxi
Originally from Xiaogan, Hubei, China, he is a graduate of the Oil Painting Department of the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts. Original ink and acrylic paintings on paper. Many of his works have been collected in China and abroad; he is now a member of the American Watercolor Society and the Sichuan Chinese Watercolor Society.
Recent distinctions:
In 2023, his original ink and acrylic on paper was compiled in the "General History of Chinese Art", in which his ink and acrylic on paper "Moonlight Night in Chang'an" was included in the history as a protective cover.
June 2019, invited by the organizing committee of the 26th International Art Exhibition in South Korea to participate in the exhibition of ink and acrylic on paper that won the International Fine Art Prize.
In December 2018, her work was presented at the Lawrence Festival of the Arts, USA
July 2018, solo exhibition of "Ink and acrylic on paper" in Los Angeles, USA.
April 2018, participation in the 40th New York International Art Fair, USA.
Deux sources qui reflètent la lune, Acrylics and aquarelle on paper, 67x67 cm
Chemin antique et caravane de chevaux, Acrylics and aquarelle on paper, 47x74 cm
16. ZHANG Tianyi
Chinese painter born in 1947, a graduate of the Tianjin Academy of Arts and Crafts, he is a member of the Chinese Artists Association and is renowned for his outstanding artistic achievements. He is one of the leading exponents of Chinese historical theater painting (Jingju) and theater character painting.
Considered one of the pioneers in the field of interdisciplinary research between theater and fine arts, he left his mark on the history of Chinese theater painting with his major work “Les Images Des Trente-Six Personalités à leur Apogée” (“Images of Thirty-Six Personalities at their Apogee”), produced in 2001. This work has been widely acclaimed for its significant cultural and artistic value.
His work in the field of make-up art theory, in particular, has been a major breakthrough. He is also an accomplished painter, specializing in rapid theatrical sketches and free-style portraits of theatrical figures. His works have been exhibited many times in China and abroad, and have received considerable recognition.
In addition to his artistic achievements, he has made a notable contribution to the promotion of theatrical culture in China, notably by organizing and hosting the first national theatrical character painting exhibition in Tianjin. He has also collaborated with national theater companies in performances and tours abroad.
This exceptional artist, through his academic research, artistic creations and cultural activities, has greatly contributed to the fusion and development of theatrical and artistic culture, creating a unique field of study for theatrical make-up.
Entremetteuse, Chinese ink on rice paper, 38.5x50.7 cm
