When you live in the Alps you are constantly inspired by the powerful presence of nature
mountains, ice, air and snow.
Trees, rocks and oceans,
space and freedom ,
the ever Changing dance of seasons
are at the core of my art
The Vénéon is a torrent whose water comes from the Ecrins glaciers
Connecting to the place
I create expressive abstract paintings that evoke beloved, remembered landscapes and touch on the emotion of wonder and connection with nature.
In my work, I seek to elegantly combine simple shapes and subtle color combinations. My love of line drawing is sometimes reflected in airy or broken charcoal lines that evoke movement, wandering and getting lost in the immensity of places.
Lovers of mountains and nature will find here a place to breathe and vibrate.
It’s never too late
From therapist to artist
For my (already) second career I followed my curiosity for human life, its ups and downs, and my desire to help. Helping others to bring out their potential and become the person they want to be, personally or professionally, is still very rewarding.
In 2010 I was struck by cancer, and in these hard times, tapping into my creativity allowed me to keep my zest for life. When my brain was in good working order despite the fatigue and the treatments, I spent my time drawing in ink, one of my favorite mediums at that time or sculpting in clay.
From there I decided that art should have a real place in my life. In order to make my art more grounded , I took art classes at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Grenoble-Valence for 4 years.
In 2020 and 21, I completed Nicholas Wilton's Creative Visionary Program, developed a professional practice and became a member of the Art2Life Academy.
I now combine my art practice with my work as a therapist and a coach, and offer artist mentoring sessions.
BIO
EXhibitions
Oct. 2024 - Les Automnales, “Traces” , Fort Barraux
May 31 - June 9 2024 - Traverses, un voyage poétique - Peintures et sculptures de Bénédicte Allée, André Marastoni et Pascal Massonnat, Ferme de Bressieux, Bassens, 73
May 12 - 29 - 2023 - Etats d’âmes - Exposition collective / group exhibition - Fort Barraux, Barraux
Apr. 21 - May 2 - 2023 - Temporary feeling of Permanence - Paintings - La galerie du Passage; Autun
Dec. 2022 - Temporary feeling of Permanence - Paintings - L’Estancot, Theys
Oct. 2022 - Les Automnales, Fort Barraux, prix de peinture pour / award for « Le refuge abandonné »
Jul. 2022 - June 2023 - Le Détour, Grenoble
Dec. 2021 - Quartier d’artistes, Montmélian
May 2019 - Paysages abstraits - L’Estancot, Theys
Nov. 2018 - Dessins et sculptures - L’Estancot, Theys
Artistic journey / Parcours artistique
Nov. 2024 Art retreat , ARTFUEL, Susan Melrath and Terri Froelich, Portugal
2020 - 2024 - A2L Academy member
2022 + 2023 + 2024 - Creative Visionary Program - ART2LIFE Sausalito , USA
2022 - Approaches to Abstraction - Tutor Sally Hirst, UK
October 2021 - Art retreat with Nicholas Wilton and Terri Froelich, ART2LIFE, La Serrania , Majorque
2021 - Creative Visionary Program - ART2LIFE Sausalito , USA
2021 - Confident Composition - Tutor Sally Hirst , UK
2020 - Creative Visionary Program - ART2LIFE Sausalito , USA
2020 - SPARK - ART2LIFE Sausalito , USA
2015 - 2019 - Modèle vivant dessin, sculpture / life drawing and sculpture classes - Ateliers tous publics ESAD Grenoble
Podcasts
Janvier 2022 - Invitée du podcast La bulle artistique par Bénédicte Murail
Février 2022 - Invitée de Artist Spotlight par Nino Yuniardi
curious ?
In January 2022, I was invited by Bénédicte Murail on her podcast “La bulle artistique” . We discussed inspiration and process. It was really great chatting with her. Click here to listen to this episode (French) : La curiosité, c’est comme de l’amour… Curiosity is like Love…
