BONNEFOIT, ALAIN(B. 1937)
Paintings by the artist available for purchase
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Biographical Details |
Alain Bonnefoit, Nudes Preview 18/06/08 Exhibition 19/06/08 – 05/07/08 Julian Simon Fine Art, in association with La Galerie, is proud to present an exhibition of the work of one of the most respected and highly rewarded artists in France, Alain Bonnfoit. In the past year Bonnefoit has had three major retrospectives at the Marino Marini museum, in Florence, and in Korea and Germany, we are extremely fortunate to be able to include works taken from these exhibitions in this show. Born in 1937 in Montmartre, Bonnefoit entered L’Ecole des Arts Appliqué and L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1953. Continuing with his education he enrolled at the L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Brussels to study Engraving and Sculpture and in 1962 he returned to Paris to study with the renowned sculptor Volti. It was under Volti’s influence that Bonnefoit dedicated himself to the female nude, of which he has become a master. Although well known for his oil paintings, Bonnefoit also practises the art of Sumi-e; a form of traditional Eastern drawing, somewhat akin to calligraphy and extremely difficult to master. This particular technique contains a unity in its line, which only heightens the simplistic sensuality of Bonnefoit’s work. Bonnefoit aims to master and create the essence of women through his art – emphasising their power and freedom. The landscapes of France and Italy when viewed "en plein air" have inspired sensuality in the undulating lines of his depictions of the female nude. "I love ample, generous, dashing movements. One should always avoid blocked, stunted, inhibited, breathless gestures. As in martial arts, the quality of breathing is essential for achievement. I would say that it is necessary to dominate not only the drawing, but also the matter that serves as support. This technique is physical and sensual. The strokes on the paper must necessarily be powerful, determined, instinctive." - MUSEUMS - • Tokyo, Bizen, Fujiwara Yu in Japan • • Modern Art Museum of Kwan Ju, Korea • • Boccaccio Museum of Certaldo, Marino Marini Museum, Italy • • Collections of the State of France and the city of Paris • |
