Jean Pierre Bergoeing

Jean Pierre Bergoeing is a renowned French artist residing in Costa Rica. Since 1980 he presented several great exhibitions throughout Latin America, Europe & Africa.


Painting for over 50 years, his great works present the art style of 'Oniric Realism' using the medium Acrylic On Canvas. His paintings are inspired by the several countries he has studied, visited or resided and captures the beauty of the wild animals, tropical landscapes, native people, culture, villages and traditional dwellings. The paintings are a direct representation of his kind and loving perspective and the locations chosen have been directly influenced by his Geomorphological Studies, presenting his interpretation of the land formations.

During his later years of high school, he met and developed a friendship with the famous Chillian painter Raul Ulloa Burgos. Jean Pierre then initiated a similar painting style to Mr.Burgos’ which posed very popular.
After completing his schooling he became a Professor at the Catholic University of Chile in Chile where he further developed his passion for art and painting.

He completed a Masters of Geography from the University of Nantes France in 1972. Thereafter in 1975 he attained his PHD in Geomorphology in...

Masters of Geography from the University of Nantes France in 1972. In 1975 he then attained his PHD in Geomorphology

2015 01-20 June, Union Club of San Jose, Costa Rica

2013 03-19 June, Mexican Cultural Center in San Jose, Costa Rica

2009 07 -21 May, Alliance Francaise of San Jose, Costa Rica

2007 04 Oct - 03 Nov, Alliance Francaise of San Jose, Costa Rica

1997 20-30 June, Hotel Sofitel, Nice, France

1995 22-26 November, Hotel Sofitel-Gaweye, Niamey, Níger

1994 08-11 December, Hotel Sofitel-Gaweye, Niamey, Níger

1993 04-11 December, Hotel Sofitel-Gaweye, Niamey, Níger

1992 20-28 November, Hotel Sofitel-Gaweye, Niamey, Níger

1980 10-25 April, Alliance Francaise of San Jose, Costa Rica

1969 April, Alliance Francaise of Santiago de Chile