Steph Fonteyn

Steph Fonteyn is a Swiss-British artist whose work explores identity, perception and the inner process of transformation. Blending abstraction, symbolism and figurative elements, she is interested in the forces that shape how we see ourselves, the patterns that keep us safe, and the courage required to move beyond them.

Her artistic practice has evolved over two decades from explorations of movement, adventure and the external unknown toward the inner landscapes of becoming. Earlier motifs including ski lifts, swimmers and expressive figures became metaphors for risk, resilience and exploration; her current work turns increasingly toward symbolic and intuitive imagery exploring authenticity, protective patterns, integration and conscious choice.

At the heart of Steph’s current practice is a recurring question: Who is holding the brush? Her work explores the tension between the parts of ourselves shaped by fear, conditioning and self-protection, and our capacity to consciously participate in creating who we become.

This inquiry extends beyond the canvas into storytelling and immersive experiences. In her second TEDx talk, How to Transform Your Life by Shifting Your Perception, Steph combined live painting with an exploration of h...

2027 — The Art of Becoming Unapologetically You, Solo Exhibition & Book Launch — Murandaz Gallery, Nyon, Switzerland (upcoming)
* 2026 — Beauty begins where perfection ends, Basel Art Summer Camp — Basel, Switzerland
* 2017 — Single Fare 4 — New York, USA
* Spectrum Miami / Art Basel Miami Week — Miami, USA
* Art Shopping Paris — Paris, France
* Art3F Brussels — Brussels, Belgium
* 2012–2013 — The 100 Faces Project, Cité du Temps — Geneva, Switzerland
* 2010–2011 — Jazz Colours, Montreux Jazz Festival — Montreux, Switzerland
* Speerstra Gallery — Switzerland
* Galerie Alpine — Villars, Switzerland