Christin Breuil

The main source of inspiration for Christin Breuil comes from literature. The canvas becomes the immersive space where she can escape, where forms blur and where she encapsulates Nervalian poetry, the beauty of the dormant waters of Henri Bosco, or the evocative motifs of abandoned estates in the novel of Alain Fournier...

Her work is by turns gestural, then precise: she layers blocks of color and collages of printed papers she has gleaned throughout her travels, which must have an essential emotional bond in order to be welcomed onto her canvases. She blurs and wipes, seeking the effect of transparency and layering. Inspired by the soak-stain technique of E. Frankenthaler, she combines inks with acrylic to give the painting the fluid and transparent consistency of watercolor. Working with graphite, colored pencils and oil pastels add graphical elements.


If Christin had to cite two words to define what drives her art, they would be "beauty" and "nostalgia".

For her beauty is precious, necessary and essential. Convinced that aesthetics play an undeniable social role in our life, she surrounds herself and pursues them steadfastly and asserts the use of clichés like flowers or dragonflies, affirming how great is the consensus of w...

Christin Breuil studied Visual Arts at the National School of Applied Arts and Crafts in Paris. She worked as an illustrator in parallel to her studies. In Vienna, Austria, she gained professional experience in a graphic design studio, where she won several awards for her posters. After spending several years looking after her family, she now devotes herself to painting.

Christin Breuil is a French artist based in Austria whose paintings have been shown in solo exhibitions nationwide.