Pomegranate Painting

Artist statement & Bio « A never-ending pursuit for the perfect balance between technique, craft and narrative.» Thibault Barrère (1988)  is a French painter and engraver. He studied at The Angel Academy where he completed the Fundamental program. Since then he has been exploring the craft and techniques of painting. Following old and contemporary recipes, he finds pleasure in grinding his paint, making his mediums, as well as building his canvases and panels. He starts developing his works with sketches from imagination which are followed by live studies. The narrative of his work relies on several mythologies, with the attempt of a greater understanding of humanity itself. He finds inspiration in the Baroque movement, more specifically in the design, palette, and the use of light that dominated that era. Currently, the artist, lives and works in Florence, Italy. His works have been exhibited around Europe and can also be found in private collections.