"Game. Set. Queen. (Queen Of Hearts)" Painting

My name is Vicky-May Giraud, and I am a French-Swedish artist based in Paris, where the intersection of classical inspiration and modern exploration shapes my creative journey. My passion for art began at the age of nine when I first encountered Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel—a moment that revealed the boundless power of storytelling through visual media. From that day on, creating became a necessity, transforming everything around me into a canvas, from the walls of my childhood bedroom to ceilings and beyond. Entirely self-taught, I see art as an instinctive and deeply personal process, shaped by continuous experimentation and self-discovery. I work primarily with oil, acrylic, and charcoal, but in recent years, my practice has expanded into digital mediums, marking a significant transition in both my artistic approach and personal evolution. My work explores themes of identity, transformation, and the traces life leaves behind. For me, art is more than an image; it is a conversation, a mirror, a lingering question. Through my work, I hope to create spaces where emotions, memories, and contradictions can coexist—where we can embrace the beauty of being both.