Olga Gayol

I am a French artist living in one of the most beautiful towns on the French Riviera — Bormes-les-Mimosas. This charming town is my endless source of inspiration. Its old streets, creative residents, romantic beaches, and exotic plants all breathe life into my paintings. Every corner and every breeze of this ancient town gives me new ideas for my artwork.

My studio is located right in the heart of the tourist route. The building itself stands out — its appearance is unique in the entire town. You can find it on Google Maps by searching: *Olga Gayol Studio, Bormes-les-Mimosas*.

I typically paint in classical, impressionist, abstract, and naïve styles. I mostly work with oil on canvas and black-and-white graphics on heavy paper.

I also have an Instagram page where you can get to know me better (/olga.gayol)

When I was five, my mother organized my first "art exhibition" for family and friends. That experience gave me a powerful push forward in the world of art and a strong belief in myself. Since then, I have been drawing passionately and seeking opportunities to exhibit my work.

Despite my extensive experience and strong artistic intuition, I’m always open to creative experiments — and they usually turn out wonderfully. I especi...

My background is in theatre directing (Master's Degree in Theatre Directing MFA, Master 2) — a demanding and multifaceted profession. A director must develop a sharp intuition for visual composition: arrangement, color, form, and image clarity. In directing school, we were taught the foundations of classical academic art. I can also lead engaging museum tours on the topic of “analyzing artistic composition.”

I've loved to draw since childhood. From an early age, I practically lived in museums! I spent all my free time there, sketching the artworks. People even knew me by name. I couldn’t imagine life without the inspiring beauty of classical paintings.

I took additional painting lessons from a professional Russian artist for several years.

**2005:**
Personal exhibition honoring the artists of the city "Spring of Poetry" at the MJC of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France.

**2007-2013:**
Several collective exhibitions at the Russian Embassy in Paris, France (40-50, Bd Lannes, 75116, Paris).

**2007-2013:**
Several collective exhibitions at the Orthodox Religious and Cultural Center, France (91, rue Olivier de Serres, 75015, Paris, parish of the Orthodox Church).

**2010-2013:**
Several collective exhibitions at the Russian House of Science and Culture, France (61, rue Boissière, 75116, Paris).

**2012:**
Collective exhibition of Russian and French painters "Russian Year in Amiens" at the Amiens City Hall, France.

**2003-2018:**
Permanent exhibition of the artist in her studio in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France (8, Avenue de la Paix, Conflans).

**2019:**
Collective exhibition as part of "Art and Craft" at the Bormes-les-Mimosas City Hall.

**2020:**
Night art exhibition as part of a city event.

**May-June 2022:**
Collective exhibition of Olga and her students "Art Momentum", 2 Rue de l'Horloge, Bormes-les-Mimosas, France.

**June 21-23, 2025:**
Collective exhibition of Olga and her students "Art Momentum. In the Presence of Light. Second Edition", 2 Rue de l'Horloge, B...